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... the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
... the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
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OR - top) 17 black (palm rest - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - Tools you must replace the system board. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. To replace the modem...
OR - top) 17 black (palm rest - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - Tools you must replace the system board. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. To replace the modem...
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... tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - bottom) To replace the Bluetooth module: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on...
... tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - bottom) To replace the Bluetooth module: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on...
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... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 8 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 9 Remove the keyboard...
... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 8 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 9 Remove the keyboard...
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... hexnut (external video board) 2 black (external video board) To replace the external video board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 4 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by...
... hexnut (external video board) 2 black (external video board) To replace the external video board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 4 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on the bottom of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive...
... notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on the bottom of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive...
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set the supervisor password in a safe place. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Caution Use a password that is set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Also, tape your business card or an address label to recover a forgotten password. You must enter the User...
... you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set the supervisor password in a safe place. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. Caution Use a password that is set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Also, tape your business card or an address label to recover a forgotten password. You must enter the User...
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... about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. www.gateway.com Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click...
... about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. www.gateway.com Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click...
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... installed correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting...
... installed correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting...
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... online. Make sure that it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup. 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 the printer to work online...
... online. Make sure that it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup. 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 the printer to work online...
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... is not working • Make sure that you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the video cable is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to a grounded AC outlet that you have activated TV out. For instructions on how to change the TV Out mode. If you may need to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Viewing...
... is not working • Make sure that you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the video cable is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to a grounded AC outlet that you have activated TV out. For instructions on how to change the TV Out mode. If you may need to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Viewing...
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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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... 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...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access the online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs...
The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access the online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs...
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... bus terminals. 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 Supervisor Password each time you use TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with...
... bus terminals. 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 Supervisor Password each time you use TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with...
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... guide that the power cable is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 105 Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start...
... guide that the power cable is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 105 Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start...
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...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 72 EmPower power adapter 54 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 97 files opening 30 transferring 61 troubleshooting 88 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 77 purchasing 47 replacing 77 troubleshooting 88 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 54 hot-swapping 40, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 55 system key 26 turning...
...;RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 72 EmPower power adapter 54 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting 19 jack 8, 19 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 97 files opening 30 transferring 61 troubleshooting 88 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 77 purchasing 47 replacing 77 troubleshooting 88 headphone jack 6 Hibernate mode 54 hot-swapping 40, 41 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 55 system key 26 turning...
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... digital video camera 41 hard drive 77 memory 73 PC Card 40 peripheral devices 41 printer 41 scanner 41 Internet troubleshooting 89, 97 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 62 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 67 connecting 24 features 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 90 USB port 8 keys application 25 arrow 25 battery status 26 brightness 27 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 25 LCD brightness 27 LCD/CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 power status 26 Sleep...
... digital video camera 41 hard drive 77 memory 73 PC Card 40 peripheral devices 41 printer 41 scanner 41 Internet troubleshooting 89, 97 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 62 lock slot 7 key combinations 26 keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 67 connecting 24 features 24 locating 11 troubleshooting 90 USB port 8 keys application 25 arrow 25 battery status 26 brightness 27 directional 25 Fn 25, 26 function 25 LCD brightness 27 LCD/CRT 26 navigation 25 numeric keypad 25 power status 26 Sleep...
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... world and can be activated. Ethernet is commonly used to Networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is located on a home network. Your municipality may...
... world and can be activated. Ethernet is commonly used to Networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is located on a home network. Your municipality may...
