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...on page 22. Decrease the volume. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Mute the sound. Increase the brightness of the display. Increase the volume. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Decrease the ...brightness of the display. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Stop playing the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance.
...on page 22. Decrease the volume. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Mute the sound. Increase the brightness of the display. Increase the volume. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Decrease the ...brightness of the display. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Stop playing the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Press and hold FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance.
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... 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... 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 Num Lock status indicator 17 ...
... 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... 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 Num Lock status indicator 17 ...
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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 laser 30 USB ... 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...
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 laser 30 USB ... 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...
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Contents www.gateway.com Printer 164 Sound 165 Status indicators 165 Touchpad or optional pointing device 166 Video 166 Telephone support 167 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 167 Telephone numbers 167 Self-help 168 Tutoring 168 Training 168 Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information 169 Index 173 vi
Contents www.gateway.com Printer 164 Sound 165 Status indicators 165 Touchpad or optional pointing device 166 Video 166 Telephone support 167 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 167 Telephone numbers 167 Self-help 168 Tutoring 168 Training 168 Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information 169 Index 173 vi
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... available only on your notebook. Important Audio is in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on select Gateway notebooks. DVD playback to control TV out, see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external ... connect the television (or other end of the S-Video out jack on your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. To view your notebook display on a television (for notebooks that do not support the F4 key to control the television ...
... available only on your notebook. Important Audio is in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on select Gateway notebooks. DVD playback to control TV out, see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external ... connect the television (or other end of the S-Video out jack on your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. To view your notebook display on a television (for notebooks that do not support the F4 key to control the television ...
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... To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab. 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to ...select the Mute check box, then click OK. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 62 CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then ...
... To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab. 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to ...select the Mute check box, then click OK. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 62 CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then ...
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...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens. 3 Click the file you record and play ... click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). 64 CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system...
...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens. 3 Click the file you record and play ... click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). 64 CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system...
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Play/pause Stop Volume Mute Previous Next 4 Click (play). Windows Media Player opens. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. - If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 62. 67 OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
Play/pause Stop Volume Mute Previous Next 4 Click (play). Windows Media Player opens. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. - If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 62. 67 OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
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...Microphone jack, see "Playing WAV audio files" on your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. For information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. WAV is saved. Rewind Play ...Record Fast Forward Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into the Microphone jack on page 64. www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can copy the tracks from these ...
...Microphone jack, see "Playing WAV audio files" on your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. For information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. WAV is saved. Rewind Play ...Record Fast Forward Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into the Microphone jack on page 64. www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can copy the tracks from these ...
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... For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. File type Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in your old computer's My Documents folder for personal data files. Type the keyword searching for files" on page 97...save your personal data files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Go to Step 4. - CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 141, or "Searching for files ...
... For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. File type Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in your old computer's My Documents folder for personal data files. Type the keyword searching for files" on page 97...save your personal data files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Go to Step 4. - CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 141, or "Searching for files ...
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... 164. Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed... any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is covered under "Sound" on page 151. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If...
... 164. Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed... any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is covered under "Sound" on page 151. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If...
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...; Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the disc. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the CD label is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. You may not be... the notebook. Press the module into the bay, then try again. ■ If you are using your volume control, see "Gateway Web site" on . ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the...
...; Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the disc. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the CD label is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. You may not be... the notebook. Press the module into the bay, then try again. ■ If you are using your volume control, see "Gateway Web site" on . ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the...
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...of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your hardware guide for the disc is available only on your hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Inserting a CD or DVD" in your notebook. Important The television feature is... instructions in the Search box, then click the arrow. 152 To be turned on page 17. If you do not want to hear sound while playing a DVD. Help and Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the...
...of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your hardware guide for the disc is available only on your hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Inserting a CD or DVD" in your notebook. Important The television feature is... instructions in the Search box, then click the arrow. 152 To be turned on page 17. If you do not want to hear sound while playing a DVD. Help and Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the...
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...is limited to 33.6K. Other factors, such as the modem. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Tips & Tricks For the location of 14,400 bps. The modem is not recognized by your notebook has a v.92 modem, the speed at...correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. ■ Make sure that you are not using your telephone service. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are correct. ■ Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is working and...
...is limited to 33.6K. Other factors, such as the modem. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Tips & Tricks For the location of 14,400 bps. The modem is not recognized by your notebook has a v.92 modem, the speed at...correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. ■ Make sure that you are not using your telephone service. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are correct. ■ Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is working and...
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...connects When your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The modem is ... device, make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens.
...connects When your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The modem is ... device, make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens.
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...your notebook is turned up . www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. You are not getting sound from the built-in Windows, see...that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on . On select Gateway notebooks, you may want to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with ...
...your notebook is turned up . www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. You are not getting sound from the built-in Windows, see...that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on . On select Gateway notebooks, you may want to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with ...
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www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... 66 playing DVD 66, 68 recording audio 69 using Windows Media Player 65 multiple monitors 123 music library building 71 music tracks copying 69 muting sound 62 N network troubleshooting using 105 NTSC/PAL jack 56 160, 161 O online help 4, 6 opening documents 23 files 9 files across network 106 folders 14 programs 9 P parallel...
www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... 66 playing DVD 66, 68 recording audio 69 using Windows Media Player 65 multiple monitors 123 music library building 71 music tracks copying 69 muting sound 62 N network troubleshooting using 105 NTSC/PAL jack 56 160, 161 O online help 4, 6 opening documents 23 files 9 files across network 106 folders 14 programs 9 P parallel...
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Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio ... selecting adjacent items in list 24 selecting items in list 24 switching between files, folders, or programs 24 software See programs sound adjusting 62 controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 Sound Recorder playing file 64 recording audio 69 speech recognition 11, 13, 14 SpeedStep technology 92 Standby mode 91 Start button 8 Start...
Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio ... selecting adjacent items in list 24 selecting items in list 24 switching between files, folders, or programs 24 software See programs sound adjusting 62 controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 Sound Recorder playing file 64 recording audio 69 speech recognition 11, 13, 14 SpeedStep technology 92 Standby mode 91 Start button 8 Start...
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...160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power 164 printer 164 safety guidelines 148 screen 150, 166 screen area 150 screen resolution 150 sound 165 status indicators 165 technical support 167 telephone support 167 touchpad 166 video 166 Web site connection speed 154 Trusted Platform Module 43 tutoring fee... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 ...
...160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power 164 printer 164 safety guidelines 148 screen 150, 166 screen area 150 screen resolution 150 sound 165 status indicators 165 technical support 167 telephone support 167 touchpad 166 video 166 Web site connection speed 154 Trusted Platform Module 43 tutoring fee... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 ...