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...cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your reference guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process, you may be prompted to insert your notebook. 17 Follow the on the bottom... to Step 18. -OR- As part of their respective companies. All rights reserved. If you will see a blank screen, insert the 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...
...cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your reference guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process, you may be prompted to insert your notebook. 17 Follow the on the bottom... to Step 18. -OR- As part of their respective companies. All rights reserved. If you will see a blank screen, insert the 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...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 ... your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power 73 Additional tips 73 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning... 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...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 ... your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71 Files 71 Security 72 Power 73 Additional tips 73 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning... 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...
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...• Networking To access your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your hard drive. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to 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 online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for ...
...• Networking To access your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your hard drive. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to 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 online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for ...
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... rests on your eyes. Reduce glare by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on windows, and by installing shades or curtains on your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Soft surfaces can become quite high, increasing the risk of sight. •...
... rests on your eyes. Reduce glare by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on windows, and by installing shades or curtains on your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Soft surfaces can become quite high, increasing the risk of sight. •...
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... Sleep mode, press the power button to Sleep mode. For more information on page 64. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. Although it does not turn your session and partially shuts down to sleep: • Click (...it has been turned completely off your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you close the LCD panel without turning off . www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip You can run programs and search for several minutes or if you left them...
... Sleep mode, press the power button to Sleep mode. For more information on page 64. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. Although it does not turn your session and partially shuts down to sleep: • Click (...it has been turned completely off your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you close the LCD panel without turning off . www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip You can run programs and search for several minutes or if you left them...
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... lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 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 your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your...
... lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 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 your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your...
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...notebook to turn on . 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. Function keys Press these keys to find... out more about the function key actions. 24 Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key Windows key Arrow keys Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to perform actions in combination with another key.
...notebook to turn on . 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. Function keys Press these keys to find... out more about the function key actions. 24 Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key Windows key Arrow keys Application key Tip You can attach an external keyboard to perform actions in combination with another key.
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... assistants in Windows. Press this key to perform specific actions. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 25 Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to the end of a document, or to perform a specific action. 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 the FN key to open utilities like...
... assistants in Windows. Press this key to perform specific actions. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 25 Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to the end of a document, or to perform a specific action. 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 the FN key to open utilities like...
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... "Adjusting the volume" on the optional multimedia panel to restore the sound. Play or pause the CD, DVD, or media file. Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on page 36. + Increase volume. Press again to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well...
... "Adjusting the volume" on the optional multimedia panel to restore the sound. Play or pause the CD, DVD, or media file. Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on page 36. + Increase volume. Press again to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well...
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The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in ... the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant.
The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in ... the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant.
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... 26. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired ...volume level. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started...
... 26. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired ...volume level. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started...
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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 the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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 the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
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.... The wireless status indicator turns on or off while traveling in your wireless radio on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about using or turning on a wireless Ethernet network. IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook has an IEEE... where use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or Turn wireless off. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated.
.... The wireless status indicator turns on or off while traveling in your wireless radio on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about using or turning on a wireless Ethernet network. IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook has an IEEE... where use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or Turn wireless off. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated.
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Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector or monitor does not appear correctly, or if you should adjust the display properties. 51 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+... LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or monitor, and viewing the display on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook may turn it on.
Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector or monitor does not appear correctly, or if you should adjust the display properties. 51 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+... LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or monitor, and viewing the display on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook may turn it on.
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... as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect 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 online User Guide.... and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on...
... as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect 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 online User Guide.... and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on...
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The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on the presentation settings. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see...
The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on the presentation settings. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see...
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... (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 online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary.... 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the display properties on ...
... (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 online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary.... 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the display properties on ...
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... of power settings) let you change power saving options such as you need additional computing power for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Your programs...as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 66 Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. This is automatically turned off. Use this plan if you are ...
... of power settings) let you change power saving options such as you need additional computing power for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Your programs...as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 66 Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. This is automatically turned off. Use this plan if you are ...
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... settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 67 You can also select which power saving mode is ...activated when you selected, then click Save changes. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan ...
... settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 67 You can also select which power saving mode is ...activated when you selected, then click Save changes. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan ...
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... opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in . 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 the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Help For more information about changing the power management settings...
... opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in . 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 the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Help For more information about changing the power management settings...