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... of their edges. 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 marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. •...
... of their edges. 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 marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. •...
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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...; Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on 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 User Guide is an in this guide, the online User Guide...
...; Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on 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 User Guide is an in this guide, the online User Guide...
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... a drive is in the online User Guide. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or...
... a drive is in the online User Guide. Provides all the features of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 18. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or...
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... to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. Press these colored keys in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to the end of a document. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description...
... to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of a line, up , down your notebook using a USB port. Press these colored keys in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to the end of a document. Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description...
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... the object. This action is called double-clicking. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the screen. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Move an object on the keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Press...
... the object. This action is called double-clicking. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the screen. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the screen. Move an object on the keyboard. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Press...
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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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... hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your network. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the access point documentation ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn...
... hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your network. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the access point documentation ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn...
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... also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer...
... also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer...
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... use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is covered under "Sound" on page 165. CD drive troubleshooting is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook...
... use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is covered under "Sound" on page 165. CD drive troubleshooting is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook...
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... network jacks on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your notebook. ■ Make sure that you do not have lost when you see the hardware guide. The secondary hard drive is plugged into the bay, then try to static electricity or physical shock, you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Type...
... network jacks on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your notebook. ■ Make sure that you do not have lost when you see the hardware guide. The secondary hard drive is plugged into the bay, then try to static electricity or physical shock, you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Type...
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... TVs usually have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at support.gateway.com. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. You want to a TV ■ Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. You want to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as...
... TVs usually have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at support.gateway.com. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use interlaced video. You want to a TV ■ Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. You want to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as...
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.... Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. You see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make...
.... Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. You see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make...
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... external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you assigned IP addresses to make sure that all computers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned...
... external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you assigned IP addresses to make sure that all computers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned...
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...; Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. The printer will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your Control Panel is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to press so the printer can start printing. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on but will not turn it...
...; Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. The printer will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your Control Panel is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to press so the printer can start printing. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on but will not turn it...
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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...