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... of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with a K. All other countries. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information.
... of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with a K. All other countries. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information.
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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... 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. 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 notebook model and...
... 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. 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 notebook model and...
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... turn the power on page 18. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using...
... turn the power on page 18. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 17. 11 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 21. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using...
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You do not need to shut down your notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types 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 the numeric keypad. See the program documentation to connect a USB keyboard. For more about the function key actions. Press these keys labeled F1...
You do not need to shut down your notebook using a USB port. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types 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 the numeric keypad. See the program documentation to connect a USB keyboard. For more about the function key actions. Press these keys labeled F1...
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Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in rapid succession. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. Position the pointer over...
Access a shortcut menu or find more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in rapid succession. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on the screen. Position the pointer over...
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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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... documents on ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you want to share a drive or folder, use the following instructions. 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 computers, each computer. Then...
... documents on ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you want to share a drive or folder, use the following instructions. 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 computers, each computer. Then...
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... to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can move your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important 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.
... to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can move your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important 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.
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... 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 and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse...
... 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 and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse...
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... management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to the Internet ■ If you have lost when you see the port replicator user guide. Tips & Tricks For more information about removing your hard drive, see the hardware guide. Help and Support...
... management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to the Internet ■ If you have lost when you see the port replicator user guide. Tips & Tricks For more information about removing your hard drive, see the hardware guide. Help and Support...
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... DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. This results in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of alternating scan lines. You need to configure your Media Center computer to a DVD ■ Yes, you are using. An interlaced video display device will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The TV screen first displays the video...
... DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. This results in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of alternating scan lines. You need to configure your Media Center computer to a DVD ■ Yes, you are using. An interlaced video display device will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The TV screen first displays the video...
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... notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You see the port replicator user guide. The Control Panel window opens. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that came with your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ See the documentation that the modem cable is disabled before using...
... notebook is connected to temporarily disable the service. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You see the port replicator user guide. The Control Panel window opens. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that came with your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ See the documentation that the modem cable is disabled before using...
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... that your notebook is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your notebook. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. You cannot connect to your network ■ If your Ethernet cable is connected to a port replicator, make sure that the mouse port works. The notebook's Ethernet jack may be...
... that your notebook is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your notebook. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. You cannot connect to your network ■ If your Ethernet cable is connected to a port replicator, make sure that the mouse port works. The notebook's Ethernet jack may be...
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... in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. If your battery(ies), see the poster or hardware guide. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is not working correctly. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that...
... in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. If your battery(ies), see the poster or hardware guide. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is not working correctly. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that...
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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...