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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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... code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 46 Example router-based Ethernet network The following is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is a number that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking...
... code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 46 Example router-based Ethernet network The following is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is a number that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking...
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... Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you share a folder, only the contents of that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your computers, you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the network. Sharing resources With a network...
... Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you share a folder, only the contents of that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your computers, you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the network. Sharing resources With a network...
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...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. 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration...
...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. 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration...
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... to insert your reference guide for Customer Care Information. 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 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 Follow the...
... to insert your reference guide for Customer Care Information. 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 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 Follow the...
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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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... lock Disc drive ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned off - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - Caps lock is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on. A ■ LED off . Numeric keypad is being accessed. 23 Numeric keypad is not in use . Drive is turned 1 on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Drive...
... lock Disc drive ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned off - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - Caps lock is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on. A ■ LED off . Numeric keypad is being accessed. 23 Numeric keypad is not in use . Drive is turned 1 on. ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Drive...
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... turned on to turn on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the CD or DVD drive. Your DVD drive's regional code...
... turned on to turn on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the CD or DVD drive. Your DVD drive's regional code...
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... a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in a safe place. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook as soon as 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. You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and...
... a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in a safe place. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook as soon as 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. You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and...
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... to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. If this procedure.) To create 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 need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs in case you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for...
... to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. If this procedure.) To create 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 need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs in case you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for...
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... key on 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...
... key on 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...
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... have a DVD drive. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that nothing is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may...
... have a DVD drive. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that nothing is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may...
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... the location of your ISP technical support for help. Contact your modem jack, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. -OR- If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider...
... the location of your ISP technical support for help. Contact your modem jack, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. -OR- If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider...
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... error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with no modem information is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your modem jack, see "Right" on your modem, then click Properties. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options...
... error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with no modem information is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your modem jack, see "Right" on your modem, then click Properties. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options...
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... working on battery power • Check the power management settings. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn on page 61. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Type...
... working on battery power • Check the power management settings. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn on page 61. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Type...
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... printer setup. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may want to use, then click Use Printer Online to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions...
... printer setup. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may want to use, then click Use Printer Online to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions...
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... working • Make sure that the video cable is connected correctly. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. 128 Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned...
... working • Make sure that the video cable is connected correctly. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. 128 Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned...
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... 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 purchasing 56 replacing 100 troubleshooting 110 headphone jack 6 Help button 33 Hibernate mode 21, 64 hot...
... 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 purchasing 56 replacing 100 troubleshooting 110 headphone jack 6 Help button 33 Hibernate mode 21, 64 hot...
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... of Authenticity 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...
... of Authenticity 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...
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... 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 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...
... 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 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...