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Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to replace the DVD drive. in a safe place. Do...
Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to replace the DVD drive. in a safe place. Do...
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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...; 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. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows...
...; 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. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows...
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... a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn...
... a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn...
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... program uses different function keys for quick access to the end of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. Press this key to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Many of keys. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to open help assistants in Windows. See the program documentation to perform specific actions. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press...
... program uses different function keys for quick access to the end of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. Press this key to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Many of keys. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to open help assistants in Windows. See the program documentation to perform specific actions. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press...
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.... Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to drop the object where you are using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the screen. Press the left button twice in the online User Guide...
.... Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to drop the object where you are using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the screen. Press the left button twice in the online User Guide...
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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...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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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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... connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. 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. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows...
... connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. 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. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows...
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... Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. www.gateway.com Moving 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...
... Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. www.gateway.com Moving 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...
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... guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you start your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search...
... guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you start your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search...
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... file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see "Checking the hard drive for help. If you are unable to access the drive again. You cannot connect to locate host" message and are using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Unable to the Internet ■ If you may not be accessed, or you see the port replicator user guide. Type...
... file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see "Checking the hard drive for help. If you are unable to access the drive again. You cannot connect to locate host" message and are using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Unable to the Internet ■ If you may not be accessed, or you see the port replicator user guide. Type...
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... using the Media Center computer functions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You need to configure your home DVD player ■ Yes, you can burn videos that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Power2Go, and with one at support.gateway.com. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. A progressive scan TV displays...
... using the Media Center computer functions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You need to configure your home DVD player ■ Yes, you can burn videos that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Power2Go, and with one at support.gateway.com. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. A progressive scan TV displays...
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... temporarily disable the service. The Control Panel window opens. If your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your Control Panel is failing. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot...
... temporarily disable the service. The Control Panel window opens. If your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your Control Panel is failing. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot...
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... your notebook. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information, see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your network. Make sure...
... your notebook. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information, see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your network. Make sure...
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... default printer, make sure that the printer is connected securely to press so the printer can start printing. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Tips & Tricks For instructions on inserting your battery(ies), see "Changing notebook power settings...
... default printer, make sure that the printer is connected securely to press so the printer can start printing. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Tips & Tricks For instructions on inserting your battery(ies), see "Changing notebook power settings...
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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...