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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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... cable. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. This number will be used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. This connection type is to one person. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing...
... cable. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. This number will be used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. This connection type is to one person. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing...
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... connect to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the router or access point with the patterns described in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network...
... connect to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the router or access point with the patterns described in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network...
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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. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. 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.
...; 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. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. 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.
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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.... USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your hard drive. For more information, see your Reference Guide that has been included on -screen instructions to www.support.gateway.com. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For frequently-asked questions, setup help : tips for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using...
.... USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your hard drive. For more information, see your Reference Guide that has been included on -screen instructions to www.support.gateway.com. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT For frequently-asked questions, setup help : tips for at least three hours the first time, so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using...
8513206 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R0
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... 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 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... 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 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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..., monitor, or television" on page 59. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 55. 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 a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. The memory card reader supports Memory...
..., monitor, or television" on page 59. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 55. 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 a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. The memory card reader supports Memory...
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...; Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook was turned off or put in order to recover a forgotten password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Caution Use a password that you while...
...; Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook was turned off or put in order to recover a forgotten password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Caution Use a password that you while...
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... be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to...
... be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to...
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... instructions on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on page 87. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control...
... instructions on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on page 87. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control...
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... reinstall the operating system. You see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 7. • Make sure that you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For the location of your network jack, see...
... reinstall the operating system. You see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 7. • Make sure that you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For the location of your network jack, see...
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... can. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The computer without Media Center provided that the memory module is failing. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 99. • Use the Memory Diagnostics...
... can. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The computer without Media Center provided that the memory module is failing. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 99. • Use the Memory Diagnostics...
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... the BIOS Setup utility) is not working correctly. Your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 72. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions...
... the BIOS Setup utility) is not working correctly. Your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 72. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions...
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... for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not set to is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is...
... for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not set to is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is...
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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 131 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 99 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 131 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 99 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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... function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 150 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 116 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera...
... function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 150 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 116 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 112 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 119 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 99 removing 99 replacing 99 troubleshooting 122 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 123 using 55 microphone...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 112 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 119 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 99 removing 99 replacing 99 troubleshooting 122 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 123 using 55 microphone...
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... wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 Recycle Bin deleting files 116 emptying 116 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 87, 91 software 87, 88, 91 Windows 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 replacing See installing resetting notebook...
... wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 Recycle Bin deleting files 116 emptying 116 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 87, 91 software 87, 88, 91 Windows 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 replacing See installing resetting notebook...
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... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 133 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 154 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 98 status indicator wireless Ethernet 25 status indicators battery charge 6, 66 Caps Lock 25 CD drive 25 disc drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 hard drive 25 location...
... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 133 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 154 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 98 status indicator wireless Ethernet 25 status indicators battery charge 6, 66 Caps Lock 25 CD drive 25 disc drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 hard drive 25 location...
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... hard drive 116 Internet connection 117, 125 keyboard 118 LCD panel 112 Media Center 119 memory 122 memory card reader 123 modem 123 mouse 126 network 127, 129 passwords 131 power 131 printer 132 projector 134 safety guidelines 110 screen 112, 134 screen area 112 screen resolution 112 sound 133 status indicators 133 technical support 134 telephone support 134 touchpad 134 video 134 Web site connection speed 118 wired Ethernet 127 wireless Ethernet 129 wireless network 129 turning off Bluetooth 29 notebook...
... hard drive 116 Internet connection 117, 125 keyboard 118 LCD panel 112 Media Center 119 memory 122 memory card reader 123 modem 123 mouse 126 network 127, 129 passwords 131 power 131 printer 132 projector 134 safety guidelines 110 screen 112, 134 screen area 112 screen resolution 112 sound 133 status indicators 133 technical support 134 telephone support 134 touchpad 134 video 134 Web site connection speed 118 wired Ethernet 127 wireless Ethernet 129 wireless network 129 turning off Bluetooth 29 notebook...