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...." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Screw Technical Support...
...." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Screw Technical Support...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
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... information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The label...
... information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The label...
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... the features of a mouse. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized...
... the features of a mouse. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized...
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... alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to shortcut menus and help . For more about the function key actions. Press this key to connect a USB keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down your notebook using a USB port. Press these keys labeled...
... alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to shortcut menus and help . For more about the function key actions. Press this key to connect a USB keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down your notebook using a USB port. Press these keys labeled...
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... called double-clicking. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -OR- Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Press the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Position the pointer...
... called double-clicking. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -OR- Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Press the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Position the pointer...
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... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
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... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
... 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
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... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
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... shared printer's drivers installed. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the network. If you are shared, you can access them back on ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that...
... shared printer's drivers installed. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the network. If you are shared, you can access them back on ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that...
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... maintenance tasks such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. You can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your new...
... maintenance tasks such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. You can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your new...
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... your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on , while the battery(ies) is covered under "Sound" on page 151. If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you start your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power...
... your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on , while the battery(ies) is covered under "Sound" on page 151. If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you start your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power...
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... and network jacks on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. The hard drive cannot be inserted completely into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ Make sure that your account with your files to access the drive again. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Type the keyword file management in...
... and network jacks on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. The hard drive cannot be inserted completely into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ Make sure that your account with your files to access the drive again. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Type the keyword file management in...
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... quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to change display settings to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The Media Center saves recorded videos in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of display device you can . This results in the DVR-MS format. DVDs recorded with the Media Center itself. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■...
... quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to change display settings to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The Media Center saves recorded videos in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of display device you can . This results in the DVR-MS format. DVDs recorded with the Media Center itself. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■...
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... properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box, then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. For the location of your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Contact your notebook. You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close...
... properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box, then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. For the location of your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Contact your notebook. You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close...
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... Ethernet network ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on page 166. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your Ethernet network is running slower than you know is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your notebook. Networks (wired...
... Ethernet network ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on page 166. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your Ethernet network is running slower than you know is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your notebook. Networks (wired...
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... printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Many printers have an online/offline button that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working on . ■ Make sure that you may need to room temperature. For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on recalibrating your Control Panel is...
... printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Many printers have an online/offline button that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working on . ■ Make sure that you may need to room temperature. For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on recalibrating your Control Panel is...
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... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
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... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...
... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...