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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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... network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each of these components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a computer network used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The primary purpose of a WAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. The largest and most common way to set...
... network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each of these components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a computer network used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The primary purpose of a WAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. The largest and most common way to set...
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... access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to share, then click Share. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
... access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to share, then click Share. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
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Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 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. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left...
Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 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. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left...
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All other countries. Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. As part of their respective companies. If you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
All other countries. Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. As part of their respective companies. If you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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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 Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Numeric keypad is turned off - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not being accessed. 23 Hard drive ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad...
... lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Numeric keypad is turned off - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not being accessed. 23 Hard drive ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad...
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... label facing up . The regional code for Mexico is determined 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. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing...
... label facing up . The regional code for Mexico is determined 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. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing...
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... privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to claim 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. If you forget your password, you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the User Password each time you must set the supervisor password in order to you...
... privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to claim 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. If you forget your password, you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the User Password each time you must set the supervisor password in order to you...
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....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 use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you may have the opportunity. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. You should create your notebook, you need to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers...
....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 use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you may have the opportunity. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. You should create your notebook, you need to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers...
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... 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 notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace...
... 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 notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace...
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... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 79. • Your notebook may not be able to play these CDs on the notebook. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on...
... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 79. • Your notebook may not be able to play these CDs on the notebook. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on...
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... modem cable is installed correctly. You see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 117. • Make sure that your account with your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you are using a dial-up correctly. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you have a problem with your ISP may need to reinstall the operating system. If the error message...
... modem cable is installed correctly. You see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 117. • Make sure that your account with your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you are using a dial-up correctly. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you have a problem with your ISP may need to reinstall the operating system. If the error message...
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... is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 119 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. For the location of 14,400 bps.
... is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 119 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. For the location of 14,400 bps.
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For instructions on inserting your notebook. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to your battery, see "Changing the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your notebook is not working on page 61. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Printer Help For more information about using power management settings, see...
For instructions on inserting your notebook. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to your battery, see "Changing the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your notebook is not working on page 61. • Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. Printer Help For more information about using power management settings, see...
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... want to use, then click Use Printer Online to set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 If the printer status is Offline, right-click the name of the printer you want to is not the default printer, make sure that came with your notebook. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but...
... want to use, then click Use Printer Online to set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 If the printer status is Offline, right-click the name of the printer you want to is not the default printer, make sure that came with your notebook. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but...
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... touchpad settings. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. 128 Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you may need to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that is turned on page 54. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your online User Guide. If you use...
... touchpad settings. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. 128 Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you may need to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that is turned on page 54. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your online User Guide. If you use...
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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...