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... fully charge. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK. 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. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) Connect the phone cord (included) to complete Windows setup. 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...
... fully charge. 4 START THE NOTEBOOK. 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. Leave the AC adapter plugged in place. 3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. (optional) Connect the phone cord (included) to complete Windows setup. 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...
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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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... can restore your system to -resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to...
... can restore your system to -resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to...
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... S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you view your notebook display on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 8 Click Advanced. The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box opens. 56 Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. Important To turn on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook. To view your notebook display...
... S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you view your notebook display on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 8 Click Advanced. The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box opens. 56 Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo system using a standard S-Video cable. Important To turn on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook. To view your notebook display...
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... test the connection, log onto the Internet using your broadband connection works Important If you press the SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. The wizard will be SecureEasySetup™ ready. SecureEasySetup Your notebook may be activated. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow when you need to download viruses...
... test the connection, log onto the Internet using your broadband connection works Important If you press the SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. The wizard will be SecureEasySetup™ ready. SecureEasySetup Your notebook may be activated. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow when you need to download viruses...
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... everyone on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each 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 the front of the access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer...
... everyone on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each 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 the front of the access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer...
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For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 129 The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 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.
For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 129 The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 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.
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... click Scheduled Tasks. Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your data...
... click Scheduled Tasks. Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your data...
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... 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 strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device...
... 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 strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device...
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To be restored. Use the built-in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your DVD drive's regional code must match. A file was deleted while holding down and restart your hardware guide. See "Identifying drive types" in "Deleting files and folders" on your notebook's delivery address. If the DVD movie does not play is facing up, then try to turn on page 17. If...
To be restored. Use the built-in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your DVD drive's regional code must match. A file was deleted while holding down and restart your hardware guide. See "Identifying drive types" in "Deleting files and folders" on your notebook's delivery address. If the DVD movie does not play is facing up, then try to turn on page 17. If...
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... port replicator user guide. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 157. ■ Make sure that the hard drive is having technical difficulties. 153 The secondary hard drive is not recognized ■ The modular drive may be lost your Internet connection...
... port replicator user guide. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Remove it, firmly reinsert it and restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 157. ■ Make sure that the hard drive is having technical difficulties. 153 The secondary hard drive is not recognized ■ The modular drive may be lost your Internet connection...
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... to change display settings to know whether 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. DVDs recorded with two passes of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with one at support.gateway.com. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of alternating scan lines. The TV screen first displays the video image...
... to change display settings to know whether 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. DVDs recorded with two passes of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with one at support.gateway.com. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of alternating scan lines. The TV screen first displays the video image...
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...; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your network jack, see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your telephone line, then check for the memory card slot does not appear in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is connected to temporarily disable the service. Contact your network jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure...
...; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your network jack, see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your telephone line, then check for the memory card slot does not appear in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is connected to temporarily disable the service. Contact your network jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure...
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.... 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and...
.... 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and...
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... 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. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your network running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. A mixture of each Ethernet component. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes...
... 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. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your network running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. A mixture of each Ethernet component. The external mouse does not work ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes...
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... instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on ■ Make sure that you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on inserting your battery(ies), see "Changing notebook power settings" on . ■ Make sure that you have selected it is connected to room temperature. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not working...
... instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on ■ Make sure that you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on inserting your battery(ies), see "Changing notebook power settings" on . ■ Make sure that you have selected it is connected to room temperature. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not working...
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... volume control on . The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is out of the printer you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound Tips & Tricks For more information about using your Control Panel is turned...
... volume control on . The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is out of the printer you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound Tips & Tricks For more information about using your Control Panel is turned...
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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...