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..., follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. All other grounded object. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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...
..., follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. All other grounded object. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this section is an in this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
... maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this section is an in this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number...
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... Pad touchpad" on page 18. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the features of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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...
... Pad touchpad" on page 18. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the features of a mouse. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook
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... of keys. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to connect a USB keyboard. Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a document. Press these keys to perform specific actions. Press FN+ 1 to the 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 a colored system key to open the Windows Start menu...
... of keys. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to connect a USB keyboard. Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a document. Press these keys to perform specific actions. Press FN+ 1 to the 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 a colored system key to open the Windows Start menu...
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... key. Enter Standby mode. Display the power status box in an airplane. For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . Use this feature will affect battery performance. Toggle the notebook display in your display. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings...
... key. Enter Standby mode. Display the power status box in an airplane. For more information, see "Wireless Networking" in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . Use this feature will affect battery performance. Toggle the notebook display in your display. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings...
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... User Guide. This action is called clicking. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of your notebook. Position the pointer over the object. For more information about an object on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions...
... User Guide. This action is called clicking. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of your notebook. Position the pointer over the object. For more information about an object on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions...
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... 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 54 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±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive...
... 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 54 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±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive...
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...6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 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 13, 14 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 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...
...6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 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 13, 14 DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 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...
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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 46 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 15, 16 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 specifications 3 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 46 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 15, 16 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 specifications 3 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...
8511226 - Gateway Platinum Edition User Guide
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... a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and...
... a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and...
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... area on page 68. ■ If your hard drive. Internet You cannot connect to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. See "Right" on fixing hard drive problems, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
... area on page 68. ■ If your hard drive. Internet You cannot connect to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. See "Right" on fixing hard drive problems, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
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... and open on page 101. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on your e-mail program. Help and Support For more information, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance...
... and open on page 101. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on your e-mail program. Help and Support For more information, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance...
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... Internet through your home network. Contact your notebook for repair. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with your network equipment for more information. ■ Every home network is unique. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 107 See the documentation that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned...
... Internet through your home network. Contact your notebook for repair. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with your network equipment for more information. ■ Every home network is unique. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 107 See the documentation that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are turned...
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... may need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Press the button to press so the printer can start printing. www.gateway.com 109 Make sure that it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. Printer Troubleshooting...
... may need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Press the button to press so the printer can start printing. www.gateway.com 109 Make sure that it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. Printer Troubleshooting...
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... documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your notebook is turned up. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to use. Type the keyword...
... documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your notebook is turned up. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to use. Type the keyword...
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... on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Touchpad The notebook is turned up. www.gateway.com 111 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs...
... on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Touchpad The notebook is turned up. www.gateway.com 111 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs...
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removing 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 101 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 105 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42...
removing 63 replacing 63 troubleshooting 100 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 101 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 105 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42...
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... set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected it is online. Press the button to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is connected to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on installing...
... set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected it is online. Press the button to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is connected to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on installing...
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... touchpad ■ Turn on . Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned on the touchpad. Touchpad The notebook is turned up. The pointer moves unexpectedly ■ Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it dry. ■ Adjust the touchpad settings. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in Using...
... touchpad ■ Turn on . Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned on the touchpad. Touchpad The notebook is turned up. The pointer moves unexpectedly ■ Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it dry. ■ Adjust the touchpad settings. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tips & Tricks For instructions on your hard drive. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in Using...
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replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 99 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting...
replacing 63 troubleshooting 94 memory card reader locating 12 memory card types supported 43 using 43 microphone jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 model number 16 modem cable 24 connecting 23, 24 DSL 24 jack 13, 23 troubleshooting 95 monitor adding external 46 cleaning 76 color quality 47 display properties 47 port 13 screen resolution 47 mouse troubleshooting 99 USB port 12 moving pointer 35 screen objects 36 MP3 player memory cards 43 multimedia adjusting volume 37 playing DVD 42 using DVD drive 40 using Windows Media Player 42 muting...
