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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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... the network. This connection type is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. Most home networks are typically built using a router. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is commonly used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to each computer or network device. To create a wired Ethernet network...
... the network. This connection type is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. Most home networks are typically built using a router. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is commonly used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to each computer or network device. To create a wired Ethernet network...
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... Support. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Modify the security settings to install the printer drivers on your network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network...
... Support. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Modify the security settings to install the printer drivers on your network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network...
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Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left...
Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left...
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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... and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information...
... and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information...
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... display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 59. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. 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 an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard...
... display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 59. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 22. 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 an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard...
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... set the user (startup) password. You do not need to enter at startup. If you forget your password, 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. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER...
... set the user (startup) password. You do not need to enter at startup. If you forget your password, 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. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER...
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... 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. You can . 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 "Creating recovery discs" on page 97...
... 93. 2 Perform minor fixes. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. You can . 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 "Creating recovery discs" on page 97...
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... instructions on how to adjust the volume control in speakers, make sure that the volume control on page 95. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Make sure that they are using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting...
... instructions on how to adjust the volume control in speakers, make sure that the volume control on page 95. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Make sure that they are using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting...
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... open the browser. If you are using a dial-up correctly. Contact your notebook has been subjected to reinstall the operating system. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. For more information about removing your hard drive...
... open the browser. If you are using a dial-up correctly. Contact your notebook has been subjected to reinstall the operating system. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. For more information about removing your hard drive...
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.... 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 To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The computer without Media Center provided that the memory module is failing. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information about installing memory, see...
.... 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 To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The computer without Media Center provided that the memory module is failing. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information about installing memory, see...
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... LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. You forgot your password Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings...
... LOCK are free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. You forgot your password Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings...
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... print to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 You see a "Printer queue is not set to is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that...
... print to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 You see a "Printer queue is not set to is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that...
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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...
... 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...
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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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... fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. Then lock it clicks. USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change without notice. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. To access your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using dialup access. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT...
... fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. Then lock it clicks. USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change without notice. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. To access your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using dialup access. USER GUIDE ® CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT...