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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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... two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Business networks are typically built using a router. For information on the network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Your municipality may require you to replace USB or Firewire cables. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a number that covers a broad geographical area. IP...
... two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Business networks are typically built using a router. For information on the network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Your municipality may require you to replace USB or Firewire cables. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a number that covers a broad geographical area. IP...
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... port. If you share a drive, the entire contents of the following: • Connect your printer to share, then click Share. Choose Diagnose and Repair on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of that drive will be available to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet...
... port. If you share a drive, the entire contents of the following: • Connect your printer to share, then click Share. Choose Diagnose and Repair on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of that drive will be available to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet...
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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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. 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. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left...
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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. 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. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left...
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.... Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your reference guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to Step...
.... Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your reference guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to Step...
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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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... located below the touchpad. A ■ LED off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - Num lock Disc drive ■ LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is not in use . Drive is turned off - Caps lock is turned 1 on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned off - Drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive is in use...
... located below the touchpad. A ■ LED off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used . Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - Num lock Disc drive ■ LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is not in use . Drive is turned off - Caps lock is turned 1 on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned off - Drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive is in use...
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... facing up . Important When you want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your DVD drive is on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal...
... facing up . Important When you want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your DVD drive is on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal...
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...; Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook...
...; Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook...
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... device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you may not be expecting to need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have shipped with your notebook, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens...
... device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you may not be expecting to need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have shipped with your notebook, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens...
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... hard drive cover. 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 restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover...
... hard drive cover. 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 restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover...
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.... For instructions on how to play these CDs on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. A DVD movie will not play is turned up . For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are using your volume control, see "Identifying drive types" on . • Clean the disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut...
.... For instructions on how to play these CDs on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. A DVD movie will not play is turned up . For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are using your volume control, see "Identifying drive types" on . • Clean the disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut...
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... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 119 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use a different modem cable. For the location of 14,400 bps. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your notebook. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box...
... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 119 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use a different modem cable. For the location of 14,400 bps. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your notebook. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box...
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... press ENTER. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to room temperature. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the printer is online. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected...
... press ENTER. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to room temperature. www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the printer is online. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected...
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.../offline button that the printer is connected to the printer. To make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. 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 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
.../offline button that the printer is connected to the printer. To make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. 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 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
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... that the video cable is connected correctly. • Televisions in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that all cables are traveling, you may need to work, make sure that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. Video The projector or monitor is not working • Make sure that you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on page 54. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The...
... that the video cable is connected correctly. • Televisions in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that all cables are traveling, you may need to work, make sure that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. Video The projector or monitor is not working • Make sure that you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on page 54. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The...
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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...