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... Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. 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...
... Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. 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...
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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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... online User Guide. For all other 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. 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 to your model...
... online User Guide. For all other 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. 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 to your model...
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... information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" 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 in the online User Guide. For more information on page 21. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 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 on page...
... information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" 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 in the online User Guide. For more information on page 21. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 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 on page...
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... external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with the FN key to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. For more about the function key actions. Press this key to open the Windows Start menu...
... external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in combination with the FN key to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in Windows. For more about the function key actions. Press this key to open the Windows Start menu...
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... down, then use the volume control to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. Release the button to the appropriate part of your notebook. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Do this... Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move...
... down, then use the volume control to adjust the volume in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. Release the button to the appropriate part of your notebook. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button once. Do this... Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move...
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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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... network. The folder properties dialog box opens. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your computer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on each network...
... network. The folder properties dialog box opens. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your computer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on each network...
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... your data files and personal settings, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to schedule and follow the...
... your data files and personal settings, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to schedule and follow the...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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... fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost your Internet connection, or your notebook. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
... fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost your Internet connection, or your notebook. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
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... to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). This results in the DVR-MS format. You need to configure your Media Center computer to a DVD ■ Yes, you can play recorded videos on your home DVD player ■ Yes, you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ...
... to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). This results in the DVR-MS format. You need to configure your Media Center computer to a DVD ■ Yes, you can play recorded videos on your home DVD player ■ Yes, you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ...
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... the port replicator user guide. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of your notebook. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letter...
... the port replicator user guide. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of your notebook. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letter...
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...: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. Most routers have lights that the other computers on the notebook. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Make sure that indicate they are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP addresses to a port replicator. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start...
...: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. Most routers have lights that the other computers on the notebook. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Make sure that indicate they are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP addresses to a port replicator. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. Tips & Tricks For instructions on recalibrating your Control Panel is not working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Your notebook is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. If your battery(ies), see the poster or hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. Tips & Tricks For instructions on recalibrating your Control Panel is not working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Your notebook is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. If your battery(ies), see the poster or hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting...
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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...