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... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 80 Adding and modifying user accounts 81 Changing accessibility settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 80 Adding and modifying user accounts 81 Changing accessibility settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
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... is located on a home network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to your home or office. The network is made possible with Bluetooth. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that covers a broad geographical area. The largest and most common way to replace USB or Firewire cables. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms...
... is located on a home network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to your home or office. The network is made possible with Bluetooth. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that covers a broad geographical area. The largest and most common way to replace USB or Firewire cables. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms...
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... or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that...
... or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that...
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... 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 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.
... 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 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.
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... Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. As part of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating...
... Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. As part of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating...
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... 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 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
... 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 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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... the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is in use . ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned 1 on , you when a drive is being used . Numeric keypad is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - A ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is being accessed. 23 Hard drive is turned off - Hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is...
... the indicators are located below the touchpad. Caps lock is in use . ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned 1 on , you when a drive is being used . Numeric keypad is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - A ■ LED off . ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is being accessed. 23 Hard drive is turned off - Hard drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is...
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... or DVD drive. Your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the side you want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your DVD drive's regional code must be able to play is on page 79. Tip Your notebook must match. Important When you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button...
... or DVD drive. Your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the side you want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your DVD drive's regional code must be able to play is on page 79. Tip Your notebook must match. Important When you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button...
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... you can see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must return your notebook to Gateway for someone else to guess. The startup password is set the user (startup) password. Caution Use a password that is difficult for service. You do not need to enter at startup. Avoid working with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Be ready to claim...
... you can see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must return your notebook to Gateway for someone else to guess. The startup password is set the user (startup) password. Caution Use a password that is difficult for service. You do not need to enter at startup. Avoid working with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Be ready to claim...
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... you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs in case you should create your own set of discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you like to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs...
... you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs in case you should create your own set of discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you like to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs...
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... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then...
... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards or Express Cards. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then...
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... notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 36. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 80. Occasionally discs are using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs...
... notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 36. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 80. Occasionally discs are using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs...
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... tab. 6 Click your notebook. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. For the location of 14,400 bps. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. www.gateway.com Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To run modem diagnostics...
... tab. 6 Click your notebook. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. For the location of 14,400 bps. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. www.gateway.com Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To run modem diagnostics...
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... installed correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Changing the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter...
... installed correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your battery, see "Changing the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter...
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... Use Printer Online to set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. 126 To set to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens...
... Use Printer Online to set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. 126 To set to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens...
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... to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is connected correctly. For instructions on . • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to change the TV Out mode. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your online User Guide. Video...
... to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is connected correctly. For instructions on . • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to change the TV Out mode. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your online User Guide. Video...
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... locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release latch 10 replacing 61 storing 78 troubleshooting 125 bays battery 61 hard drive 10 memory 10, 95 BIOS Setup utility 62 Bluetooth system key 26 turning off 26, 39 turning on 26, 39 brightness adjusting 27, 35 system keys 27 broadband modem connecting 19 button Effects 33 Help 33 Properties 33 settings 33 Snapshot 34 Start camera...
... locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release latch 10 replacing 61 storing 78 troubleshooting 125 bays battery 61 hard drive 10 memory 10, 95 BIOS Setup utility 62 Bluetooth system key 26 turning off 26, 39 turning on 26, 39 brightness adjusting 27, 35 system keys 27 broadband modem connecting 19 button Effects 33 Help 33 Properties 33 settings 33 Snapshot 34 Start camera...
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...EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100...
...EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100...
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... 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 76, 79 Media Center troubleshooting 113 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 95 purchasing 56 removing 95 replacing 95 troubleshooting 116 memory card reader inserting card 44 locating 8 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 116 using 44 microphone built-in 11 jack...
... 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 76, 79 Media Center troubleshooting 113 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 95 purchasing 56 removing 95 replacing 95 troubleshooting 116 memory card reader inserting card 44 locating 8 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 116 using 44 microphone built-in 11 jack...
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... turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 56 automobile 56 printer default 126 inkjet 57 installing 48 laser 57 troubleshooting 125 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 128 using 26, 53 Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 71 radio frequency wireless connections 71 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89 drivers...
... turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 56 automobile 56 printer default 126 inkjet 57 installing 48 laser 57 troubleshooting 125 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 128 using 26, 53 Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 71 radio frequency wireless connections 71 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89 drivers...