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...on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered... 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen, restart ...
...on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered... 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen, restart ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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...Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following...to your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. The User Guide is for assistance. Label information varies by model,...
...Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following...to your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. The User Guide is for assistance. Label information varies by model,...
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...-saving mode called Standby. To turn off your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to turn off your skin. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook. Waking up your ... to "wake" it up your lap. Turning off your notebook, press and hold the power button for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to harm your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it may...
...-saving mode called Standby. To turn off your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to turn off your skin. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Starting your notebook Warning Do not work for long periods with your notebook resting on your notebook. Waking up your ... to "wake" it up your lap. Turning off your notebook, press and hold the power button for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to harm your notebook: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it may...
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www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or ...
www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse or ...
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.... -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Press the left button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the front of your notebook. Position the pointer over the object. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob ... Move an object on the screen. This action is called right-clicking. Do this... This action is called clicking. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Release the button to drop the object where you are using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the...
.... -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Press the left button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the front of your notebook. Position the pointer over the object. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob ... Move an object on the screen. This action is called right-clicking. Do this... This action is called clicking. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Release the button to drop the object where you are using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the...
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If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC...your notebook. 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the... Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up....
If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC...your notebook. 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the... Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up....
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...notebook is electrically grounded to provide some protection against personal injury and damage to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ When the notebook is properly grounded when in use Gateway products in areas classified as a radiator. ■ Set up your system ■ ..., oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on your notebook and in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 48 Warning Do not use...
...notebook is electrically grounded to provide some protection against personal injury and damage to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ When the notebook is properly grounded when in use Gateway products in areas classified as a radiator. ■ Set up your system ■ ..., oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on your notebook and in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 48 Warning Do not use...
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www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49
www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 49
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... a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the device and the body, for service. These accessories are present. www.gateway.com United States of America Caution Wireless devices are on. Modification to the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ... is on a circuit different from the body when wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Caution In order to ensure compliance with the instructions, may be in the United States of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this ...
... a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the device and the body, for service. These accessories are present. www.gateway.com United States of America Caution Wireless devices are on. Modification to the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ... is on a circuit different from the body when wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Caution In order to ensure compliance with the instructions, may be in the United States of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this ...
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...this happens, the telephone company will notify you to the telephone line. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. California Proposition 65 ...two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device. If requested, this device. See installation instructions for this information must accept any interference received, including interference that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is required for use...
...this happens, the telephone company will notify you to the telephone line. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. California Proposition 65 ...two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device. If requested, this device. See installation instructions for this information must accept any interference received, including interference that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is required for use...
8511179 - Back of Setup Poster
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Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot ...
Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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.... The Recycle Bin is the Windows desktop. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see "Modifying security settings" on page 129. 8 For instructions on how to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After... your notebook. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information, see "Deleting files and folders" on page 17.
.... The Recycle Bin is the Windows desktop. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see "Modifying security settings" on page 129. 8 For instructions on how to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After... your notebook. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information, see "Deleting files and folders" on page 17.
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... entering data ■ Windows® Journal - Follow the on -screen pointer does not seem to your tablet will understand ■ Inkball - www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 installed. insert handwritten... you learn more about using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005. Tap or click Properties, then tap or click Calibrate. If the on -screen instructions. 11 The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 operating system is a fully functioning version of Windows XP Professional with the tip of the pen...
... entering data ■ Windows® Journal - Follow the on -screen pointer does not seem to your tablet will understand ■ Inkball - www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 installed. insert handwritten... you learn more about using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005. Tap or click Properties, then tap or click Calibrate. If the on -screen instructions. 11 The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 operating system is a fully functioning version of Windows XP Professional with the tip of the pen...
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www.gateway.com Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders Help and Support For more information about deleting files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Eventually the trash can . For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page...1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 24. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the arrow. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on the desktop. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first ...
www.gateway.com Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders Help and Support For more information about deleting files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Eventually the trash can . For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page...1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 24. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the arrow. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on the desktop. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first ...
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... the recovery disc(s). You are done. If you have problems with your notebook and you need to recover your system, you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on . 7 When the disc is recorded onto a disc. OR - ■ To reinstall ... previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on -screen instructions of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for the first disc. OR - ■ To restore your system to complete the burning ...
... the recovery disc(s). You are done. If you have problems with your notebook and you need to recover your system, you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on . 7 When the disc is recorded onto a disc. OR - ■ To reinstall ... previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on -screen instructions of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for the first disc. OR - ■ To restore your system to complete the burning ...
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... to recover software that you have created. If you selected are done. 6 If your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery.... Next. OR - You are installed. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you need to install. www.gateway.com Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your ...
... to recover software that you have created. If you selected are done. 6 If your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery.... Next. OR - You are installed. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you need to install. www.gateway.com Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your ...
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...dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive" on -screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes. ... and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 33 for instructions. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system 5 Click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. Your notebook restarts, then the System Recovery program starts. -
...dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive" on -screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes. ... and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 33 for instructions. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system 5 Click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. Your notebook restarts, then the System Recovery program starts. -
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... changes to a hand, the item is considered an always-connected service. Dial-up Internet connections are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from ISP to ISP. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your Internet connection.... and Internet service provider) often increase the longer you connect to the Internet. In many instances, broadband is a link. 37 www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need...
... changes to a hand, the item is considered an always-connected service. Dial-up Internet connections are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from ISP to ISP. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your Internet connection.... and Internet service provider) often increase the longer you connect to the Internet. In many instances, broadband is a link. 37 www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need...
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...domain name 39 Help and Support For general information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. To download files or programs from viruses" on page 133. OR - For...closes, so you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. Your e-mail messages arrive at any time. www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded ...
...domain name 39 Help and Support For general information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. To download files or programs from viruses" on page 133. OR - For...closes, so you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. Your e-mail messages arrive at any time. www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded ...
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... Turn on your notebook from the latest viruses. To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to extend your subscription, an alert appears on your notebook and rescan for Viruses. Updating your virus definitions You should update your virus definitions... regularly to extend your scan options. 5 Click Scan. Click Renew my subscription to protect your screen. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for the virus. Data security 4 Click the location you are connected to scan, then select your...
... Turn on your notebook from the latest viruses. To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to extend your subscription, an alert appears on your notebook and rescan for Viruses. Updating your virus definitions You should update your virus definitions... regularly to extend your scan options. 5 Click Scan. Click Renew my subscription to protect your screen. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for the virus. Data security 4 Click the location you are connected to scan, then select your...