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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91 Chapter...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91 Chapter...
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... been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing... to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2
... been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing... to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2
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Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your work area and avoiding ...
Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your work area and avoiding ...
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...Tip You can run programs and search for several minutes or if you left them . For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. While in your notebook is the easiest way to Hybrid Sleep. If your online User ... Sleep state is turned completely off . Although it does not turn your notebook completely off, it turns off your notebook to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). To put your notebook, it has been turned completely off . Sleep mode saves your ...
...Tip You can run programs and search for several minutes or if you left them . For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. While in your notebook is the easiest way to Hybrid Sleep. If your online User ... Sleep state is turned completely off . Although it does not turn your notebook completely off, it turns off your notebook to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). To put your notebook, it has been turned completely off . Sleep mode saves your ...
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... your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 22 Important If for about five seconds, then release it. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: • ...Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your session and shuts down...
... your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 22 Important If for about five seconds, then release it. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: • ...Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your session and shuts down...
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... drive ■ LED on - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Many 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. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key...
... drive ■ LED on - Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Many 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. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys FN key...
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... program documentation to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Arrow keys Press these keys to the end of keys. Navigation keys Press these keys to move the... is turned on the numeric keypad. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to open help assistants in Windows. For more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. 25
... program documentation to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Arrow keys Press these keys to the end of keys. Navigation keys Press these keys to move the... is turned on the numeric keypad. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to open help assistants in Windows. For more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. 25
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...Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you ... more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Slide the Volume control to the desired volume level. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. ...
...Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you ... more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Slide the Volume control to the desired volume level. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. ...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar. To restore volume, click it . The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and ... device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices. 32 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar. To restore volume, click it . The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and ... device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices. 32 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top...
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... authority for communicating with equipment on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The wireless status indicator turns on or off while traveling in your online User Guide 33...be turned off . To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with other devices or services is harmful or perceived... For the location of devices that provide wireless communication. www.gateway.com Turning your wireless radio on or off Your...
... authority for communicating with equipment on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The wireless status indicator turns on or off while traveling in your online User Guide 33...be turned off . To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with other devices or services is harmful or perceived... For the location of devices that provide wireless communication. www.gateway.com Turning your wireless radio on or off Your...
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Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 5 Select the options for the projector or external monitor, then click OK. 6 Press ... display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or monitor, and viewing the display on the projector or external monitor. 43 www.gateway.com 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode...
Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 5 Select the options for the projector or external monitor, then click OK. 6 Press ... display on the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or monitor, and viewing the display on the projector or external monitor. 43 www.gateway.com 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode...
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... have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged ... a projector or external monitor: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use the external monitor or projector as an extension ...
... have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged ... a projector or external monitor: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use the external monitor or projector as an extension ...
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The Windows Mobility Center window opens. When you give a presentation. To use a projector or external monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time ... on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your standard notebook settings. 45 The Presentation Settings...
The Windows Mobility Center window opens. When you give a presentation. To use a projector or external monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time ... on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your standard notebook settings. 45 The Presentation Settings...
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... To adjust the display properties on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the television display settings You may need to modify the television settings to match the television you view your ...notebook display on a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Viewing the display on a television The S-Video out jack on your notebook lets you ...
... To adjust the display properties on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the television display settings You may need to modify the television settings to match the television you view your ...notebook display on a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Viewing the display on a television The S-Video out jack on your notebook lets you ...
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... your notebook ...and you change the function of power settings) let you want ...then is automatically turned off. You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power...
... your notebook ...and you change the function of power settings) let you want ...then is automatically turned off. You can customize power settings from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off the power...
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... are accustomed to under the other two power plans. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click...are accustomed to use. - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Three power plans are pre-defined for an extended period of time. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you...
... are accustomed to under the other two power plans. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click...are accustomed to use. - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Three power plans are pre-defined for an extended period of time. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you...
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...advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To change . The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. Help For more information about changing the power...click Start, then click Help and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Change settings for the...
...advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To change . The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. Help For more information about changing the power...click Start, then click Help and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Change settings for the...
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Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your hard drive. Caution Although you may... or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must have ...
Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your hard drive. Caution Although you may... or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must have ...
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...Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your computer names the disc Recovery13 for .... when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to...
...Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your computer names the disc Recovery13 for .... when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to...
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... For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your ...system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can ...
... For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your ...system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can ...