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Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. See your ..., then slide the battery out of their respective companies. 1 OR If your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Technical Support See the... label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Recycle or dispose of the notebook for...
Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. See your ..., then slide the battery out of their respective companies. 1 OR If your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Technical Support See the... label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Recycle or dispose of the notebook for...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Accessing the ... ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is an in-depth, easy-to this guide, the...
The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Accessing the ... ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in this section is an in-depth, easy-to this guide, the...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label.
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... may open help assistants in Windows. Many 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. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key ... keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down your notebook using a USB port. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with the FN...
... may open help assistants in Windows. Many 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. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key ... keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down your notebook using a USB port. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with the FN...
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...optional wireless network is turned on page 17. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on . Use these keys to perform a specific action. Press and hold FN, then press this box. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless ...communication. 19 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with equipment on commercial aircraft. ...
...optional wireless network is turned on page 17. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on . Use these keys to perform a specific action. Press and hold FN, then press this box. Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless ...communication. 19 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Key type Icon FN key Numeric keypad Description Press the FN key in combination with equipment on commercial aircraft. ...
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... used batteries according to Step 2. -OR- Keep away from children. Changing batteries Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook off your notebook. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. 3 Eject the PC Card ... PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop. If your notebook is on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: ...
... used batteries according to Step 2. -OR- Keep away from children. Changing batteries Warning Danger of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook off your notebook. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. 3 Eject the PC Card ... PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop. If your notebook is on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery: ...
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...Warning If your notebook is well below what is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use drivers approved for specific countries are listed in place and the notebook is below the RF exposure limits as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth... and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements www.gateway.com Wireless guidance Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with an internal embedded wireless device, do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in the specific country sections (or country group sections). ...
...Warning If your notebook is well below what is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use drivers approved for specific countries are listed in place and the notebook is below the RF exposure limits as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth... and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements www.gateway.com Wireless guidance Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with an internal embedded wireless device, do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in the specific country sections (or country group sections). ...
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Index opening 22 finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 ... cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 19...
Index opening 22 finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 ... cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD brightness 20 LCD/CRT 19 navigation 18 numeric keypad 19...
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www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 ... 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity 17 hard drive 17 location 11 numeric keypad 17 Pad Lock 17 power 6 toggle on or off 19 Support getting specifications 3 surge protector 13 Suspend 19 S-Video (TV) out jack 7 system identification label 2, 10 system keys combinations 19 locating 18 T technical support Support 3...system keys 20 W waking up notebook 15 Windows key 18 Product Key Code 3 wireless network button 19 turning off 23 turning on 23 specifications 3 61
www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 ... 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity 17 hard drive 17 location 11 numeric keypad 17 Pad Lock 17 power 6 toggle on or off 19 Support getting specifications 3 surge protector 13 Suspend 19 S-Video (TV) out jack 7 system identification label 2, 10 system keys combinations 19 locating 18 T technical support Support 3...system keys 20 W waking up notebook 15 Windows key 18 Product Key Code 3 wireless network button 19 turning off 23 turning on 23 specifications 3 61
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows ... recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system 30 Recovering specific files and software 31 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 32 Recovering your system from the hard drive 33 i
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows ... recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system 30 Recovering specific files and software 31 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 32 Recovering your system from the hard drive 33 i
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... processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook in addition to come. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with our range of us...
... processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook in addition to come. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with our range of us...
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... drivers. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all the products that Gateway supports. Customer Service Click Customer Service to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Click Call Us to view information about your notebook. Contact Us Click Contact Us to...
... drivers. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all the products that Gateway supports. Customer Service Click Customer Service to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Click Call Us to view information about your notebook. Contact Us Click Contact Us to...
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...to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 27. Gateway provides everything you can wait until later. We recommend that you make a backup of your factory-installed software as soon as a device driver. ■ "Recovering specific files and... the hard drive" on page 33 tells how to completely reinstall the original factory software. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Microsoft System Restore" on page 147 or at support...
...to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 27. Gateway provides everything you can wait until later. We recommend that you make a backup of your factory-installed software as soon as a device driver. ■ "Recovering specific files and... the hard drive" on page 33 tells how to completely reinstall the original factory software. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Microsoft System Restore" on page 147 or at support...
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... and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering your media burning software to recover your system, you can restore specific drivers and programs from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your hard drive has... failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help , you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the bottom of the recovery disc(s). OR - ■ ...
... and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering your media burning software to recover your system, you can restore specific drivers and programs from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your hard drive has... failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help , you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the bottom of the recovery disc(s). OR - ■ ...
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... on page 32. 31 To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. You are installed. www.gateway.com Recovering your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. If you need... to recover software that you need to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the...
... on page 32. 31 To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. You are installed. www.gateway.com Recovering your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. If you need... to recover software that you need to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the...
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... Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 62 You can use the Windows volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the System Tray. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio ...tray, open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box as described to select the Mute check box, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 62 You can use the Windows volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the System Tray. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio ...tray, open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box as described to select the Mute check box, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...sure your broadband connection works Important If you press the SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. Also ask your ISP about any specific instructions you need to find out when the line will have you do not set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup...broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your notebook. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure ...
...sure your broadband connection works Important If you press the SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. Also ask your ISP about any specific instructions you need to find out when the line will have you do not set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup...broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your notebook. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure ...
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... click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 139 To start the Scheduled Task Wizard: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Scheduled Tasks. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer to customize the task. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you schedule... maintenance tasks such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking.
... click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 139 To start the Scheduled Task Wizard: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Scheduled Tasks. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer to customize the task. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you schedule... maintenance tasks such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking.