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... on-screen instructions to the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. Or connect your Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) if using dialup Internet access. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Then lock...
... on-screen instructions to the modem jack ( ) if using high-speed access. Or connect your Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) if using dialup Internet access. FRONT LCD panel release latch LEFT Speaker Battery Indicator Power Indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Speaker S-video (optional) Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Kensington™ lock slot Optical Drive 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY. BACK Power connector Monitor port RIGHT IEEE 1394 port USB ports Modem jack PC Card slot Memory card reader Ethernet jack USB ports 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER. Then lock...
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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... Next. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to get your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to determine whether you install new device drivers or software, and every...
... Next. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to get your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to determine whether you install new device drivers or software, and every...
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... the location of the cable to the Video in this section are for notebooks that do not support the F4 key to control the television feature): 1 With your notebook off, connect one end of the S-Video out jack on your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to the S-Video out jack on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook. Important To turn on external video by copyright protection software...
... the location of the cable to the Video in this section are for notebooks that do not support the F4 key to control the television feature): 1 With your notebook off, connect one end of the S-Video out jack on your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to the S-Video out jack on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook. Important To turn on external video by copyright protection software...
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... have you change anything about any specific instructions you need to find out when the line will have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that helps you easily set up your Start menu, then follow when you do not set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard on the front of your ISP. If you set up a secure wireless connection. 99 SecureEasySetup is working , contact your notebook. Also...
... have you change anything about any specific instructions you need to find out when the line will have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that helps you easily set up your Start menu, then follow when you do not set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard on the front of your ISP. If you set up a secure wireless connection. 99 SecureEasySetup is working , contact your notebook. Also...
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...'s drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. Then you can: ■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders If you want 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...
...'s drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. Then you can: ■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders If you want 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...
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www.gateway.com Modifying security settings Modifying security settings The Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer To modify security settings: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 129
www.gateway.com Modifying security settings Modifying security settings The Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer To modify security settings: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 129
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... tasks. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search...
... tasks. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search...
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...; 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) does not work, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) 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 start your notebook. ■ Make sure that...
...; 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) does not work, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) 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 start your notebook. ■ Make sure that...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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... manual eject hole. The regional code for Mexico is available only on page 17. Type the keyword System Restore in "Deleting files and folders" on select Gateway notebooks. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your DVD drive's regional code may not be turned on page 133. ■ DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that a DVD player program has been installed on a television Audio...
... manual eject hole. The regional code for Mexico is available only on page 17. Type the keyword System Restore in "Deleting files and folders" on select Gateway notebooks. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your DVD drive's regional code may not be turned on page 133. ■ DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that a DVD player program has been installed on a television Audio...
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... Ethernet network jack. -OR- You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you see the port replicator user guide. For instructions on the hard drive. For the location of a defective area on fixing hard drive problems, see the poster or hardware guide. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you have a problem with your notebook. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. To fix hard drive problems...
... Ethernet network jack. -OR- You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you see the port replicator user guide. For instructions on the hard drive. For the location of a defective area on fixing hard drive problems, see the poster or hardware guide. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you have a problem with your notebook. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. To fix hard drive problems...
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... better display quality for the type of display device 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. The non-Media Center computer must also have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. You want to a DVD ■ Yes, you can burn videos that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such...
... better display quality for the type of display device 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. The non-Media Center computer must also have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. You want to a DVD ■ Yes, you can burn videos that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such...
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... protectors from your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. You see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your notebook. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. If your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL...
... protectors from your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. You see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your notebook. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box, then click the arrow. If your network jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL...
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The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn down the modem volume. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. You may cause problems with your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. If your modem, then click Properties. Type the keyword...
The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn down the modem volume. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. You may cause problems with your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. If your modem, then click Properties. Type the keyword...
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... speed. 160 A mixture of each Ethernet component. Try the mouse on page 166. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is a number you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and...
... speed. 160 A mixture of each Ethernet component. Try the mouse on page 166. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is a number you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and...
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... For instructions on , and working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as Default Printer. 164 For more information about using power management settings, see the poster or hardware guide. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the power cable is...
... For instructions on , and working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as Default Printer. 164 For more information about using power management settings, see the poster or hardware guide. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the power cable is...
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...+F1 to the printer. You are turned on installing the printer driver. On select Gateway notebooks, you need to adjust the volume control in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are turned off. If your printer for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see the poster or hardware guide. Most printers have been printed...
...+F1 to the printer. You are turned on installing the printer driver. On select Gateway notebooks, you need to adjust the volume control in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are turned off. If your printer for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see the poster or hardware guide. Most printers have been printed...
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... 36 Windows Media Player 65 Windows Movie Maker 72 Wordpad 21 MIDI file 65 minimize button 10 model number 145 modem cable 37 dial-up 36, 144 DSL 37 international adapter 144 troubleshooting 157 monitor adding external 55 changing resolution 119 cleaning 133 color quality 55 controls 118 display properties 55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 multiple 123 screen resolution 55 using screen saver 122 mouse changing settings 124 troubleshooting 160...
... 36 Windows Media Player 65 Windows Movie Maker 72 Wordpad 21 MIDI file 65 minimize button 10 model number 145 modem cable 37 dial-up 36, 144 DSL 37 international adapter 144 troubleshooting 157 monitor adding external 55 changing resolution 119 cleaning 133 color quality 55 controls 118 display properties 55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 multiple 123 screen resolution 55 using screen saver 122 mouse changing settings 124 troubleshooting 160...
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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...