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... device settings 73 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...
... device settings 73 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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... wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. Business networks are typically built using a router. This number will be used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to one person. This connection type is located on. Ethernet is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a number...
... wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. Business networks are typically built using a router. This number will be used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to one person. This connection type is located on. Ethernet is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a number...
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... or access point is set on your computers, you are unable to connect 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 add a printer to the documentation that came with your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
... or access point is set on your computers, you are unable to connect 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 add a printer to the documentation that came with your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
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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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the...
... 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2
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... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. 2 For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start...
... this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. 2 For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start...
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...display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 63. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. 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 USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive...
...display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 63. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 59. 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 USB devices (such as a high definition television, into these ports. 7 Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive...
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... down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Be ready to your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. Avoid working with...
... down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Be ready to your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. Avoid working with...
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... everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 95. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that...
... everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 95. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that...
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... Mute controls are turned off. • If you want to play these CDs on . • Clean the disc. For more information about using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that they are using powered speakers, make...
... Mute controls are turned off. • If you want to play these CDs on . • Clean the disc. For more information about using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that they are using powered speakers, make...
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... error, your notebook. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your ISP may need to the Internet • If you have lost your Internet connection, or your notebook has been subjected to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
... error, your notebook. Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your ISP may need to the Internet • If you have lost your Internet connection, or your notebook has been subjected to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
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... with Media Center or on -screen instructions. To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 124 A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed on another computer with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
... with Media Center or on -screen instructions. To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your notebook. 124 A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed on another computer with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
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... power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You must return your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables...
... power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You must return your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Replace any damaged cables...
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... but will not turn on installing the printer driver. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the...
... but will not turn on installing the printer driver. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the...
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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 133 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 12, 14 C cable lock...
... managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 133 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 12, 14 C cable lock...
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...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 114 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 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 125 using 59 microphone built-in 15 jack...
...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 114 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 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 125 using 59 microphone built-in 15 jack...
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... wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91, 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook...
... wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91, 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook...
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... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 156 startup password 84 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive...
... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 156 startup password 84 static electricity 102 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive...
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... hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power 133 printer 134 projector 136 safety guidelines 112 screen 114, 136 screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook...
... hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power 133 printer 134 projector 136 safety guidelines 112 screen 114, 136 screen area 114 screen resolution 114 sound 135 status indicators 135 technical support 136 telephone support 136 touchpad 136 video 136 Web site connection speed 120 wired Ethernet 129 wireless Ethernet 131 wireless network 131 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook...
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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..., so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to the modem jack ( ) if using your notebook. Power button Getting help , and immediate information on your notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for getting the most out of their respective companies. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with...
..., so the battery will fully charge. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional) Connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high speed Internet access or connect a phone cable to the modem jack ( ) if using your notebook. Power button Getting help , and immediate information on your notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for getting the most out of their respective companies. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with...