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... information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 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 PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface...
... information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 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 PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over any surface...
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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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... informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 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. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in...
... informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 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. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in...
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... Pad touchpad" on page 18. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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 keyboard" on page 21. 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. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. 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 keyboard" on page 21. 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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... and other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Each program uses different function keys for quick access to connect a USB keyboard. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to shut down , right, or left. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in Windows. You do not need to perform...
... and other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Each program uses different function keys for quick access to connect a USB keyboard. Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to shut down , right, or left. Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these colored keys in Windows. You do not need to perform...
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... the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Starta programoropen a file or folder. Do this... Move an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the left button once. Position the pointer over the object. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob...
... the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Starta programoropen a file or folder. Do this... Move an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the left button once. Position the pointer over the object. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob...
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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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... be available 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. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in and compare the status lights on the front of...
... be available 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. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in and compare the status lights on the front of...
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... Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. You can move your data files and personal settings, such...
... Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. You can move your data files and personal settings, such...
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... problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword 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 installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your hard drive...
... problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword 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 installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your hard drive...
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... errors" on page 136. Press the drive into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- For instructions on the hard drive. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the bay, then try to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your notebook. ■ Make...
... errors" on page 136. Press the drive into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- For instructions on the hard drive. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the bay, then try to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your notebook. ■ Make...
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... support higher screen resolutions. You need to configure your eyes. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the other computers ■ Yes, you can. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at a time, sequentially from top to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to change display settings...
... support higher screen resolutions. You need to configure your eyes. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the other computers ■ Yes, you can. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at a time, sequentially from top to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to change display settings...
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...; Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. For the location of your telephone line, then check for additional troubleshooting information. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. If your notebook. You see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword memory error...
...; Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. For the location of your telephone line, then check for additional troubleshooting information. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. If your notebook. You see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword memory error...
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.... Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your Ethernet network is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. You cannot connect to your network ■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is working . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional...
.... Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your Ethernet network is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. You cannot connect to your network ■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is working . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional...
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... is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164 To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your battery(ies), see "Changing notebook power settings...
... is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164 To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your battery(ies), see "Changing notebook power settings...
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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...