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www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the system board. 5 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by following the instructions in the processor...
www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the system board. 5 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by following the instructions in the processor...
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If you see the Windows startup screen. Go to the hard drive cover. All other countries. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. A list of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ... and network 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...
If you see the Windows startup screen. Go to the hard drive cover. All other countries. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. A list of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ... and network 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...
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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 ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 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...
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 ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 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...
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...notebook while it rests on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on the sides clear. Instead, place your eyes. Reducing eye strain Sunlight...the notebook on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye level. 14 Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook in your work area...
...notebook while it rests on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. You must keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on the sides clear. Instead, place your eyes. Reducing eye strain Sunlight...the notebook on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is no higher than eye level. 14 Instead, use a laptop desk to protect your legs. • Do not use your notebook in your work area...
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... setup instructions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin.
... setup instructions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your skin.
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... may vary from program to scroll through documents. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in the same direction. www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse. You can use the scroll zone to...
... may vary from program to scroll through documents. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in the same direction. www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse. You can use the scroll zone to...
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... over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Start a program or open a file or.... This action is called right-clicking. This action is called clicking. Release the button to the appropriate part of the screen. Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Do this...
... over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Start a program or open a file or.... This action is called right-clicking. This action is called clicking. Release the button to the appropriate part of the screen. Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Do this...
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... or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. 33 Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the camera and opens... the preview screen. www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. ...
... or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. 33 Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the camera and opens... the preview screen. www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. ...
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Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Create a video recording. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 34 Turn audio capture on or off. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera).
Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Create a video recording. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 34 Turn audio capture on or off. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera).
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Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting 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 ...using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 35 www.gateway.com Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Slide the Brightness control to the ...
Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting 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 ...using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 35 www.gateway.com Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Slide the Brightness control to the ...
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... or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). www...
... or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). www...
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... 4: Using Drives and Accessories Viewing the display on a television The optional S-Video out jack on your notebook lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD.
... 4: Using Drives and Accessories Viewing the display on a television The optional S-Video out jack on your notebook lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD.
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...notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy... charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to recalibrate your battery. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The ...
...notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy... charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to recalibrate your battery. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The ...
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To turn on the left side of the screen that you are not tied to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help ...
To turn on the left side of the screen that you are not tied to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help ...
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...sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. You do not need to Gateway for service. Be ready to you or behind you see your notebook display. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set...card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to claim your notebook as soon as you can see a startup screen, press F2. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is set the supervisor password in order to guess. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with ...
...sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports, train stations, or bus terminals. You do not need to Gateway for service. Be ready to you or behind you see your notebook display. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set...card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to claim your notebook as soon as you can see a startup screen, press F2. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is set the supervisor password in order to guess. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with ...
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... cloth and water to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your notebook and other peripherals before trying to clean the LCD screen. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean dust from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Do not attempt to clean your system.... on the cloth (never directly on the case, so keep the vents free of the memory bay. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your notebook. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down...
... cloth and water to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your notebook and other peripherals before trying to clean the LCD screen. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean dust from the wall outlets and remove the battery. Do not attempt to clean your system.... on the cloth (never directly on the case, so keep the vents free of the memory bay. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your notebook. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down...
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... software: 1 If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. To delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any of the other recovery options, you may need to recover...Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User ...
... software: 1 If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. To delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any of the other recovery options, you may need to recover...Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User ...
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A list 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 created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard. www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 91
A list 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 created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard. www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 91
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... the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions.
... the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions.
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...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is not recognized • Shut down and restart your hard drive is covered under "Power" on page 127. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not...that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in alphabetical order. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral...
...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is not recognized • Shut down and restart your hard drive is covered under "Power" on page 127. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not...that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in alphabetical order. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral...