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...cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press ...any key to boot from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety...
...cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press ...any key to boot from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
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...in this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • ...Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational purposes only...
...in this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • ...Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational purposes only...
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... no higher than eye level. 14 You must keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on a soft surface, such as your...
... no higher than eye level. 14 You must keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on a soft surface, such as your...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). For more information on page ... When you wake your online User Guide. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on using Windows, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook for several minutes or if you can change the Sleep mode from a...You can run programs and search for files. Waking up . Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that menu, you close the LCD panel without turning off ...
www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). For more information on page ... When you wake your online User Guide. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on using Windows, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook for several minutes or if you can change the Sleep mode from a...You can run programs and search for files. Waking up . Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook from Hibernate mode, however, the programs that menu, you close the LCD panel without turning off ...
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... off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. To turn off . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook... for about five seconds, then release it . 2. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow...
... off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. To turn off . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook... for about five seconds, then release it . 2. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow...
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Many of keys. See the program documentation to the notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key Windows key Arrow keys Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to find out more about the function key actions. 24 Function keys Press ... FN+ 1 to connect a USB keyboard. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes.
Many of keys. See the program documentation to the notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key Windows key Arrow keys Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to find out more about the function key actions. 24 Function keys Press ... FN+ 1 to connect a USB keyboard. Key types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes.
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... of a document, or to the end of a document. Press this key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Press the FN key in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help... assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com Key type System keys Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Icon Description Press these colored keys in combination with a colored system ...
... of a document, or to the end of a document. Press this key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Press the FN key in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help... assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com Key type System keys Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Icon Description Press these colored keys in combination with a colored system ...
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... ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Press again to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well as media files in programs such as Windows Media Player. Play or pause the CD, DVD, or media file. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on page 36. -
... ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Press again to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well as media files in programs such as Windows Media Player. Play or pause the CD, DVD, or media file. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on page 36. -
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...keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Tip For more information about using an... Internet chat service, see the help for that service. www.gateway.com Tip...
...keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Tip For more information about using an... Internet chat service, see the help for that service. www.gateway.com Tip...
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Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 36 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the optional multimedia panel. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down... optional multimedia panel" on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the volume...
Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 36 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the optional multimedia panel. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down... optional multimedia panel" on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the volume...
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . 37 www.gateway.com 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . 37 www.gateway.com 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
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...the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with equipment on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about using or turning on or off while traveling in environments where you are uncertain of the ... has an IEEE 802.11 radio for authorization prior to other computers on or off . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on or off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples...
...the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with equipment on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about using or turning on or off while traveling in environments where you are uncertain of the ... has an IEEE 802.11 radio for authorization prior to other computers on or off . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on or off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples...
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Important If a monitor or projector is connected and you should adjust the display properties. 51 www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the ...monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector or monitor, then click OK. 7 Press FN...
Important If a monitor or projector is connected and you should adjust the display properties. 51 www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the ...monitor port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector or monitor, then click OK. 7 Press FN...
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...drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use the monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is ...arranged on a projector or monitor: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your desk. 7 Click OK. 52 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To adjust the ...
...drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use the monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is ...arranged on a projector or monitor: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your desk. 7 Click OK. 52 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To adjust the ...
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... dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on the presentation settings. www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To use a projector or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings...
... dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on the presentation settings. www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To use a projector or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings...
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... User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced Settings. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Important Depending on a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile...
... User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced Settings. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Important Depending on a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile...
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... notebook. This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to under the other two power plans. • High performance - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 66 This power plan sacrifices performance in order to under the other two power plans. Your programs may not last as... performance and battery life. • Power saver - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Your battery may run slower than you change power saving options such as you need additional computing power for an extended period of...
... notebook. This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to under the other two power plans. • High performance - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 66 This power plan sacrifices performance in order to under the other two power plans. Your programs may not last as... performance and battery life. • Power saver - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Your battery may run slower than you change power saving options such as you need additional computing power for an extended period of...
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... click Start, then click Help and Support. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you assign different power saving modes to use. - The... Windows Mobility Center window opens. 67 Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help...
... click Start, then click Help and Support. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you assign different power saving modes to use. - The... Windows Mobility Center window opens. 67 Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help...
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...Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 68 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for On battery and Plugged in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values... to On for the plan you want to a power plan. The Change settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. The top three ...
...Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 68 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for On battery and Plugged in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values... to On for the plan you want to a power plan. The Change settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. The top three ...