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... on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your online User Guide: • Click or tap (Start), All Programs, then click or tap Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway convertible notebook.
... on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your online User Guide: • Click or tap (Start), All Programs, then click or tap Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway convertible notebook.
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..., pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. This key can also be used in combination with the FN key to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these keys to perform specific actions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 For more about the function key actions. Press FN+ 1 to open help assistants in combination with...
..., pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. This key can also be used in combination with the FN key to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these keys to perform specific actions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 For more about the function key actions. Press FN+ 1 to open help assistants in combination with...
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... notebook. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make...
... notebook. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make...
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... re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 115 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 92. • If only one or two items of the convertible notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your...
... re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 115 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 92. • If only one or two items of the convertible notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your...
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The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click or tap Applications and drivers external media, then click or tap Next. The What would you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your convertible notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you like to do? dialog box opens. 3 Click or...
The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click or tap Applications and drivers external media, then click or tap Next. The What would you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your convertible notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you like to do? dialog box opens. 3 Click or...
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... a set of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. (Your convertible notebook must have not already done so). For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your keyboard. www.gateway.com...
... a set of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. (Your convertible notebook must have not already done so). For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your keyboard. www.gateway.com...
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www.gateway.com 13 Remove the four screws that secures the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the main and optional multibay batteries, then turn your keyboard and follow the on your convertible notebook over. 20 Connect to the hard drive bracket. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then...
www.gateway.com 13 Remove the four screws that secures the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the main and optional multibay batteries, then turn your keyboard and follow the on your convertible notebook over. 20 Connect to the hard drive bracket. Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 21 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then...
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...; Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your convertible notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. A DVD movie will not play is turned up. www.gateway.com An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is turned up. For instructions on how to play • Make sure that the label or side you want to adjust the volume control in Windows...
...; Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your convertible notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. A DVD movie will not play is turned up. www.gateway.com An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is turned up. For instructions on how to play • Make sure that the label or side you want to adjust the volume control in Windows...
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.... • Save your online User Guide. For instructions on the hard drive. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your convertible notebook. For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about file management, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. For instructions on page 110...
.... • Save your online User Guide. For instructions on the hard drive. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your convertible notebook. For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about file management, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. For instructions on page 110...
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... display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your Media Center computer to a DVD • Yes, you can. A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be played on a non-Media Center computer that were recorded with the Media Center itself. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Control Panel window opens...
... display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your Media Center computer to a DVD • Yes, you can. A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be played on a non-Media Center computer that were recorded with the Media Center itself. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Control Panel window opens...
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... instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 138 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on page 68. • Make sure that the batteries are calibrated correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 69. • Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly. For instructions...
... instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 138 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on page 68. • Make sure that the batteries are calibrated correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 69. • Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly. For instructions...
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Sound Help For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in speakers • Make sure that headphones are turned off. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Most printers have an online/offline button that the printer...
Sound Help For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click or tap Start, then click or tap Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in speakers • Make sure that headphones are turned off. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Most printers have an online/offline button that the printer...
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... inkjet printer 65 installing battery 69, 70 bay modules 52 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 drives 52 DVD drive 52, 64 DVD/CD-RW drive 52, 64 hard drive 110 memory 107 multibay battery 70 PC Card 57 peripheral devices 58 printer 58 scanner 58 Internet troubleshooting 124, 131 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 82 lock slot 8 key combinations 27 keyboard buttons 25 cleaning 89 connecting 25 features 25 locating 11 troubleshooting 125 USB port 7 keys application 25...
... inkjet printer 65 installing battery 69, 70 bay modules 52 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 drives 52 DVD drive 52, 64 DVD/CD-RW drive 52, 64 hard drive 110 memory 107 multibay battery 70 PC Card 57 peripheral devices 58 printer 58 scanner 58 Internet troubleshooting 124, 131 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 82 lock slot 8 key combinations 27 keyboard buttons 25 cleaning 89 connecting 25 features 25 locating 11 troubleshooting 125 USB port 7 keys application 25...
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... pen 87 general guidelines 87 screen 87 Media Center troubleshooting 126 memory bay 9 installing 107 purchasing 64 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader locating 6 memory cards supported 56 using 55 microphone built-in 11 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Microsoft System Restore 98 Mobility Center button 30 mode button 31, 32 notebook 43 tablet 43 model number 3, 82 modem cable 7, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 80 DSL 7, 19 international adapter 80 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting...
... pen 87 general guidelines 87 screen 87 Media Center troubleshooting 126 memory bay 9 installing 107 purchasing 64 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader locating 6 memory cards supported 56 using 55 microphone built-in 11 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Microsoft System Restore 98 Mobility Center button 30 mode button 31, 32 notebook 43 tablet 43 model number 3, 82 modem cable 7, 19 connecting 18, 19 dial-up 80 DSL 7, 19 international adapter 80 jack (dial-up) 8, 18 troubleshooting...
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... O opening files 41 folders 41 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 41 shortcut menu 42 option bays changing modules 52 orientation changing 44 P password 82, 137 startup 82 supervisor 82 158 user 82 PC Card adding 57 eject button 57 inserting 57 installing 57 removing 57 slot 57 troubleshooting 137 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 55 pen latch 10, 46 See also digital pen Pen lost alarm 46 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices...
... O opening files 41 folders 41 LCD panel 6 notebook 6 programs 41 shortcut menu 42 option bays changing modules 52 orientation changing 44 P password 82, 137 startup 82 supervisor 82 158 user 82 PC Card adding 57 eject button 57 inserting 57 installing 57 removing 57 slot 57 troubleshooting 137 PCMCIA card See PC Card PDA memory cards 55 pen latch 10, 46 See also digital pen Pen lost alarm 46 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices...
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Each program uses different function keys for quick access to turn off all sound. For more about the function key actions. Press the FN key in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. Press FN+PAD LOCK to shortcut menus and help . www.gateway.com 37 Using the keyboard Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Volume keys FN key Windows key Numeric keypad Application key Description Press these...
Each program uses different function keys for quick access to turn off all sound. For more about the function key actions. Press the FN key in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. Press FN+PAD LOCK to shortcut menus and help . www.gateway.com 37 Using the keyboard Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Volume keys FN key Windows key Numeric keypad Application key Description Press these...
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....gateway.com 137 Troubleshooting The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you have lost your Internet connection, or 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 modem jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then tap or click the arrow. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system...
....gateway.com 137 Troubleshooting The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you have lost your Internet connection, or 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 modem jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then tap or click the arrow. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system...
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... PC Card. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is disjoined from the domain and your network equipment for repair. Call Gateway Customer Care for more information. ■ Every home network is not causing a system resource conflict. Passwords Your convertible tablet PC does not accept your convertible tablet PC for troubleshooting information. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your convertible tablet PC is having problems ■ Make...
... PC Card. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is disjoined from the domain and your network equipment for repair. Call Gateway Customer Care for more information. ■ Every home network is not causing a system resource conflict. Passwords Your convertible tablet PC does not accept your convertible tablet PC for troubleshooting information. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your convertible tablet PC is having problems ■ Make...
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... external audio jack 110 external monitor 14, 38, 111 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 13 faxes troubleshooting 142 files opening 46 troubleshooting 135 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 19 Firewire port 11 Fn key 36, 37, 38 folders opening 46 function keys 36, 37 G Gateway model number 15, 18 serial number 19 Support 19 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 15 installing 104 replacing 104 status indicator 34 troubleshooting 136 headphone jack 12, 110 help button 43 online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Using...
... external audio jack 110 external monitor 14, 38, 111 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 13 faxes troubleshooting 142 files opening 46 troubleshooting 135 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 19 Firewire port 11 Fn key 36, 37, 38 folders opening 46 function keys 36, 37 G Gateway model number 15, 18 serial number 19 Support 19 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 15 installing 104 replacing 104 status indicator 34 troubleshooting 136 headphone jack 12, 110 help button 43 online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Using...
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... switch 44, 45 selecting screen objects 45 training CD 153 classroom 153 Gateway Learning Libraries 153 Learn With Gateway 153 troubleshooting audio 149 automated system 152 CD drive 130 device installation 130 display 131 DVD drive 132 faxes 142 files 135 general guidelines 129 hard drive 136 Internet connection 137, 142 IRQ conflict 130 keyboard 138 LCD panel 131 memory 139 memory card reader 139 modem 140 mouse 144 network 144 passwords 145 PC Cards...
... switch 44, 45 selecting screen objects 45 training CD 153 classroom 153 Gateway Learning Libraries 153 Learn With Gateway 153 troubleshooting audio 149 automated system 152 CD drive 130 device installation 130 display 131 DVD drive 132 faxes 142 files 135 general guidelines 129 hard drive 136 Internet connection 137, 142 IRQ conflict 130 keyboard 138 LCD panel 131 memory 139 memory card reader 139 modem 140 mouse 144 network 144 passwords 145 PC Cards...