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.... Before working with a K. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Technical Support See...
.... Before working with a K. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Technical Support See...
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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Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The...
Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The...
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... keyboard" on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on page 18. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. Provides all the features of a mouse. www.gateway...
... keyboard" on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on page 18. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. Provides all the features of a mouse. www.gateway...
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... 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. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut...
... 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. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut...
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.... This action is called clicking. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . Move an object on the keyboard. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Select an object on the front of your notebook. Starta programoropen a file or folder...
.... This action is called clicking. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . Move an object on the keyboard. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Select an object on the front of your notebook. Starta programoropen a file or folder...
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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 Notebook
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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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... notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn off any firewall software on your computer. With a network, you can share your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. After the drives and printers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network...
... notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn off any firewall software on your computer. With a network, you can share your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. After the drives and printers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network...
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... 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. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. If your new one by using transfer...
... 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. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. If your new one by using transfer...
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... troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety 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 you start your hard drive...
... troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety 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 you start your hard drive...
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... inserted completely into the drive bay. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you may need to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The secondary hard drive is in the diskette drive, eject it , then restart your notebook. ■ If your notebook has been subjected to access the drive again. Type the keyword file management in the Search...
... inserted completely into the drive bay. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you may need to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The secondary hard drive is in the diskette drive, eject it , then restart your notebook. ■ If your notebook has been subjected to access the drive again. Type the keyword file management in the Search...
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... screen resolutions. You need to know whether you can be better on a non-Media Center computer that were recorded with your eyes. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. The Media Center video display...
... screen resolutions. You need to know whether you can be better on a non-Media Center computer that were recorded with your eyes. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. The Media Center video display...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. If your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box, then click the arrow. For the location of your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see the port replicator user guide...
... Start, then click Control Panel. If your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box, then click the arrow. For the location of your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see the port replicator user guide...
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...: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that indicate they are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you know is running slower than you expect ■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove...
...: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that indicate they are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you know is running slower than you expect ■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 90. ■ Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. The printer is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free...
... Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 90. ■ Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. The printer is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free...
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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...