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..., see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the DVD drive. Warning To avoid exposure 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 PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug...
..., see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the DVD drive. Warning To avoid exposure 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 PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug...
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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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... 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. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific...
... 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. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific...
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... a mouse. Inform you when a drive is used. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. www.gateway.com Keyboard...
... a mouse. Inform you when a drive is used. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. www.gateway.com Keyboard...
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... keys. Press this key to connect a USB keyboard. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to open help assistants in Windows. For more about the function key actions. You do not need to shortcut menus and help . See the program documentation to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard...
... keys. Press this key to connect a USB keyboard. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to open help assistants in Windows. For more about the function key actions. You do not need to shortcut menus and help . See the program documentation to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard...
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... "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. This action is called clicking. Quickly press and release the right button once. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the overall volume of the screen. For more information about an object on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on...
... "Adjusting the Volume" in rapid succession. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. This action is called clicking. Quickly press and release the right button once. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the overall volume of the screen. For more information about an object on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on...
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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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... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to 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 share a drive, the entire contents of the devices, then turn them back on ■ Contact your Internet service provider...
... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to 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 share a drive, the entire contents of the devices, then turn them back on ■ Contact your Internet service provider...
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... using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. To open the Files and Settings...
... using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. To open the Files and Settings...
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... troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. CD drive troubleshooting is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make...
... troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. Instead, unplug your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. CD drive troubleshooting is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make...
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... To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to another drive. The hard drive cannot be inserted completely into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about removing your hard drive, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the...
... To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to another drive. The hard drive cannot be inserted completely into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about removing your hard drive, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the...
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... and using the Media Center computer functions. You want to change display settings to DVD can be replayed on another Media Center computer or on your Media Center to output to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. A DVR-MS file recorded to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast...
... and using the Media Center computer functions. You want to change display settings to DVD can be replayed on another Media Center computer or on your Media Center to output to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. A DVR-MS file recorded to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast...
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... Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the port replicator user guide. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the memory module is disabled before using...
... Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the port replicator user guide. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the memory module is disabled before using...
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... ■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is running at the slowest component speed. 160 Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information, see...
... ■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure that the mouse port works. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is running at the slowest component speed. 160 Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information, see...
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...), see the poster or hardware guide. To test the outlet, plug a working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Printer Help and Support For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that the power cable is in Category View...
...), see the poster or hardware guide. To test the outlet, plug a working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Printer Help and Support For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that the power cable is in Category View...
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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...