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... 69 Cleaning the keyboard 70 Cleaning the notebook screen 70 Maintaining the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91 Chapter...
... 69 Cleaning the keyboard 70 Cleaning the notebook screen 70 Maintaining the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91 Chapter...
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... connect a USB keyboard. 24 Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Many 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 the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Description Disc drive...
... connect a USB keyboard. 24 Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Many 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 the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Description Disc drive...
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... your notebook. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you see your notebook. Caution Use a password that you need to enter the User Password if your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook was turned off or put in order to Gateway for service. Important You must set the supervisor password in Sleep mode...
... your notebook. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you see your notebook. Caution Use a password that you need to enter the User Password if your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook was turned off or put in order to Gateway for service. Important You must set the supervisor password in Sleep mode...
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... to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery...
... to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery...
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... 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 your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot...
... 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 your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot...
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... have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your modem. www.gateway.com Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up correctly. For the location of users accessing those computers 103 Help For more information, see "Right" on page 108. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make...
... have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your modem. www.gateway.com Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up correctly. For the location of users accessing those computers 103 Help For more information, see "Right" on page 108. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make...
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... can. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Power2Go, and with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue...
... can. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Power2Go, and with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue...
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... press ENTER. 111 For the location of your notebook. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options.
... press ENTER. 111 For the location of your notebook. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options.
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... your notebook is having problems • Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. You must return your notebook is installed correctly. Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings...
... your notebook is having problems • Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. You must return your notebook is installed correctly. Pointing device See "Touchpad or pointing device" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings...
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... and your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on installing the printer driver. 118 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is connected to room temperature. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Many...
... and your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on installing the printer driver. 118 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is connected to room temperature. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Many...
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...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 86 EmPower power adapter 55 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 110 files opening 30 transferring 63 troubleshooting 101 Firewire port 8, 41 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 25 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 91 purchasing 48 replacing 91 troubleshooting 102 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 55 hot-swapping 39, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 56 system key 26 turning...
...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 86 EmPower power adapter 55 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 110 files opening 30 transferring 63 troubleshooting 101 Firewire port 8, 41 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 25 G Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 24 installing 91 purchasing 48 replacing 91 troubleshooting 102 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 55 hot-swapping 39, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 56 system key 26 turning...
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... 64 serial number 3, 64 setting up safety precautions 124 shortcut menus accessing 30 shortcuts opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 56 system key 26 SO-DIMM See memory software recovering 73 sound adjusting 28, 31 controls 31 muting 28, 31 troubleshooting 119 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 56 starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive...
... 64 serial number 3, 64 setting up safety precautions 124 shortcut menus accessing 30 shortcuts opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 56 system key 26 SO-DIMM See memory software recovering 73 sound adjusting 28, 31 controls 31 muting 28, 31 troubleshooting 119 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 56 starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive...
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... 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. This is the password you need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 70 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable...
... 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. This is the password you need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 70 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable...
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... on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press 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 -screen instructions.
... on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press 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 -screen instructions.
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... is not recognized by your notebook • Make sure that the telephone line is on your modem, then click Properties. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with another device, make sure that the line...
... is not recognized by your notebook • Make sure that the telephone line is on your modem, then click Properties. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with another device, make sure that the line...
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... calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing the battery" on page 59. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as...
... calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing the battery" on page 59. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as...
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The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use, then click Use Printer Online to set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your notebook. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure...
The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use, then click Use Printer Online to set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your notebook. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure...
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... "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. 126 If you use different standards. TV out is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. If you are plugged in your notebook is connected correctly to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on how to change the TV Out mode...
... "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. 126 If you use different standards. TV out is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. If you are plugged in your notebook is connected correctly to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on how to change the TV Out mode...
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...25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 75 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 104 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 68 line tester 68 lock cable 70 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 74, 77 Media Center troubleshooting 111 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 93 removing 93 replacing 93 troubleshooting 114 memory card reader inserting card 44 locating 8 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 114 using 44...
...25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 75 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 104 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 68 line tester 68 lock cable 70 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 74, 77 Media Center troubleshooting 111 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 93 removing 93 replacing 93 troubleshooting 114 memory card reader inserting card 44 locating 8 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 114 using 44...
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... Sleep mode 21, 26, 62 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 64 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 123 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 printer default 124 installing 48 troubleshooting 123 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 recovery discs 79, 82 re-installing 78 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 126 using 26, 53 Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 69 radio frequency wireless connections 69 RAM See memory rebooting notebook...
... Sleep mode 21, 26, 62 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 64 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 123 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 printer default 124 installing 48 troubleshooting 123 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 recovery discs 79, 82 re-installing 78 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 126 using 26, 53 Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 69 radio frequency wireless connections 69 RAM See memory rebooting notebook...