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... information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press...
... information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press...
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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 ... 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
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 ... 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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... 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. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files •...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click...
... 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. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files •...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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... a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Notebook operating temperatures can avoid glare on windows, and by installing shades or curtains on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you...
... a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on a soft surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Notebook operating temperatures can avoid glare on windows, and by installing shades or curtains on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you...
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...Tip You can run programs and search for several minutes or if you left them . For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. Turning off , it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. In Hibernate mode, your... online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). While in your notebook is an alternative to "wake" it has ...
...Tip You can run programs and search for several minutes or if you left them . For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. Turning off , it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. In Hibernate mode, your... online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). While in your notebook is an alternative to "wake" it has ...
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To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. If closing unresponsive programs does not ...restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Unplug the power cord...
To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. If closing unresponsive programs does not ...restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Unplug the power cord...
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... a USB keyboard. 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. Press FN+ 1 to type numbers when the ...numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. 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. Key type Icon...
... a USB keyboard. 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. Press FN+ 1 to type numbers when the ...numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. 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. Key type Icon...
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...action. Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to open the Windows Start menu. Press this key for quick access to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to ...specific actions. Press this key to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. 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...
...action. Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to open the Windows Start menu. Press this key for quick access to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to ...specific actions. Press this key to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. 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...
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Decrease volume. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on the optional multimedia panel to restore the sound. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD ... the volume" on page 36. + Increase volume. Press again to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well as media files in programs such as Windows Media Player. Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Mute sound Volume up Volume down Skip back Button Description Stop playing the CD, DVD, or media file.
Decrease volume. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on the optional multimedia panel to restore the sound. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD ... the volume" on page 36. + Increase volume. Press again to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well as media files in programs such as Windows Media Player. Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Mute sound Volume up Volume down Skip back Button Description Stop playing the CD, DVD, or media file.
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...on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Tip For more information, see "...System key combinations" on the keyboard. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. www.gateway...
...on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Tip For more information, see "...System key combinations" on the keyboard. Tip For more information about using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. www.gateway...
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...control buttons on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use... the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 36
...control buttons on page 31. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use... the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 36
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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 change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. www.gateway.com 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it . 37
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 change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. www.gateway.com 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it . 37
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...your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the sanction to use of devices that provide wireless communication. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are ...are examples of wireless devices may have a factory-installed wireless radio. The wireless status indicator turns on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on or off . When the...
...your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the sanction to use of devices that provide wireless communication. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are ...are examples of wireless devices may have a factory-installed wireless radio. The wireless status indicator turns on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning your wireless radio on or off . When the...
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... and you should adjust the display properties. 51 Adjusting the display properties If the image on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. 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... as an extension of the VGA cable into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the...
... and you should adjust the display properties. 51 Adjusting the display properties If the image on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. 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... as an extension of the VGA cable into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook desktop, you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the...
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... onto this monitor. You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon 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 the notebook display (... content), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on a projector or monitor: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To adjust the display properties on your desk. 7 Click OK. 52 The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 ...
... onto this monitor. You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon 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 the notebook display (... content), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on a projector or monitor: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To adjust the display properties on your desk. 7 Click OK. 52 The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 ...
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www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your standard notebook settings. 53 When you give a presentation. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens...
www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your standard notebook settings. 53 When you give a presentation. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens...
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...), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. 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. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User...
...), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. 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. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User...
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...balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Use this plan if you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - Changing the power ...computing power for an extended period of time. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for your program. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 66 This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend battery life. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing notebook power ...
...balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Use this plan if you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - Changing the power ...computing power for an extended period of time. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for your program. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 66 This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend battery life. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing notebook power ...
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...power button and Sleep system key. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 67 Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR Click Change... plan settings, modify the power plan you close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. -
...power button and Sleep system key. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 67 Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR Click Change... plan settings, modify the power plan you close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. -
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... about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 you want to change. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, ... opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of the screen that you are not tied to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to a power plan. CHAPTER 5:...
... about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 you want to change. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, ... opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of the screen that you are not tied to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to a power plan. CHAPTER 5:...