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... six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Before working with a K. Gateway and...
... six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your online hardware guide. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Before working with a K. Gateway and...
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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... www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your hard drive. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this information if you call for informational purposes only. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
... www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your hard drive. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this information if you call for informational purposes only. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... Pad touchpad" on page 18. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 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 the power...
... Pad touchpad" on page 18. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21. Inform you when a drive is in the online User Guide. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 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 the power...
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... open the Windows Start menu. You do not need to shut down your notebook using a USB port. See the program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. Press these colored keys in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with another key. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using...
... open the Windows Start menu. You do not need to shut down your notebook using a USB port. See the program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. Press these colored keys in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with another key. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using...
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... you are using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on...
... you are using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down, then use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the screen. www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" 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...
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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... to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that you share a folder, only the contents of the access point with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that your access point is set up...
... to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that you share a folder, only the contents of the access point with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that your access point is set up...
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... schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 139 Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For...
... schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 139 Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For...
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... drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 164. CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you use a power...
... drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 164. CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you use a power...
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... drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for help. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your notebook. ■ Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
... drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for help. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your notebook. ■ Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
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... DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The non-Media Center computer must also have more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. The Media Center video display will likely be replayed on another Media Center computer or on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions...
... DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The non-Media Center computer must also have more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. The Media Center video display will likely be replayed on another Media Center computer or on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions...
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... Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. You see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support...
... Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. You see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support...
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... network ■ Make sure that all computers are working to the computers, make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assign between 0 and 254. Most routers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your notebook. The notebook's Ethernet jack...
... network ■ Make sure that all computers are working to the computers, make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assign between 0 and 254. Most routers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your notebook. The notebook's Ethernet jack...
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... For instructions on inserting your battery(ies), see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Tips & Tricks For instructions on ■ Make sure that it in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Printer Help and Support For more information about using power management settings, see the poster or hardware guide. Replace any damaged cables. The...
... For instructions on inserting your battery(ies), see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Tips & Tricks For instructions on ■ Make sure that it in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Printer Help and Support For more information about using power management settings, see the poster or hardware guide. Replace any damaged cables. The...
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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...