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... from Windows 27 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 33 Connecting with a cable 33 Built-in network feature 33 Connecting wirelessly 34 Connecting to a wireless LAN 34 Connecting to a 3G network 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 36 Adding a Bluetooth device 37 BIOS utility 40 Boot sequence 40 Setting passwords 40 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Power management 43...
... from Windows 27 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 33 Connecting with a cable 33 Built-in network feature 33 Connecting wirelessly 34 Connecting to a wireless LAN 34 Connecting to a 3G network 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 36 Adding a Bluetooth device 37 BIOS utility 40 Boot sequence 40 Setting passwords 40 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Power management 43...
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... the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you for making this Gateway notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your...
... the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you for making this Gateway notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your...
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... card can operate at any given time. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2 Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Top view Getting to remove/install the card. Push to know your computer - 9 12 # Icon Item 1 Card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD) cards. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active...
... card can operate at any given time. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2 Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Top view Getting to remove/install the card. Push to know your computer - 9 12 # Icon Item 1 Card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD) cards. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active...
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... turn the key to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Acer smart handheld headsets). Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Left view Getting to know your computer - 11 1 2 3 4 5 67 # Icon Item Description Connects to secure the lock. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD...
... turn the key to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Acer smart handheld headsets). Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Left view Getting to know your computer - 11 1 2 3 4 5 67 # Icon Item Description Connects to secure the lock. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD...
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... Hotkey for second function Activates a second function on Type numbers in uppercase. Lock keys and numeric keypad Note Information in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. The function of numeric data entry. and page view. E.g. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. 14 - Help Opens the help menu. Desired access...
... Hotkey for second function Activates a second function on Type numbers in uppercase. Lock keys and numeric keypad Note Information in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. The function of numeric data entry. and page view. E.g. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. 14 - Help Opens the help menu. Desired access...
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... Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Social Networking Volume up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Decreases the sound volume. Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Press any key to create backup copies of your computer; Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Using the keyboard - 15 Icon Function Backup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Description Allows you want. Next Jump to access function keys and navigation commands. Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you to return. Opens the...
... Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Social Networking Volume up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Decreases the sound volume. Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Press any key to create backup copies of your computer; Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Using the keyboard - 15 Icon Function Backup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Description Allows you want. Next Jump to access function keys and navigation commands. Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you to return. Opens the...
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... right mouse button; it returns to the beginning of the F1 to F12 keys, change Function key behavior to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. Fn + End Scrolls to F12 keys. 16 - Using the keyboard To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Fn + Home Scrolls to the Start screen. Windows keys The keyboard...
... right mouse button; it returns to the beginning of the F1 to F12 keys, change Function key behavior to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. Fn + End Scrolls to F12 keys. 16 - Using the keyboard To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Fn + Home Scrolls to the Start screen. Windows keys The keyboard...
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.... 3. For instructions, see Returning your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Reset your system: 1. If nothing else has solved the problem and you will remember. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 27. Recovery - 23 If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and...
.... 3. For instructions, see Returning your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Reset your system: 1. If nothing else has solved the problem and you will remember. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 27. Recovery - 23 If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and...
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... is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Gateway Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive, back them up now. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your files (user data) but will attempt to its factory condition. Returning your system to its factory condition...
... is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Gateway Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive, back them up now. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your files (user data) but will attempt to its factory condition. Returning your system to its factory condition...
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.... Images for reference only. 3. Turn on your PC. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with Gateway Recovery Management 1. Several options are now presented. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC window opens. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Recovery - 29 6. Click Next. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. The Refresh your computer to...
.... Images for reference only. 3. Turn on your PC. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with Gateway Recovery Management 1. Several options are now presented. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC window opens. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Recovery - 29 6. Click Next. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. The Refresh your computer to...
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... System Restore to use: a. Press when starting your system settings and saves them as restore points. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. d. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. f. b. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. During startup, press to confirm. Use your hard drive. b. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type...
... System Restore to use: a. Press when starting your system settings and saves them as restore points. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. d. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. f. b. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. During startup, press to confirm. Use your hard drive. b. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type...
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Gateway notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is shared over the network. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to the operation of available networks during take-off, as they may turn on /off or control what is...
Gateway notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is shared over the network. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to the operation of available networks during take-off, as they may turn on /off or control what is...
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... its effective life. You are advised to draw power. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this procedure will prevent you get the most out of about 300 charges. Failure to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten the effective...
... its effective life. You are advised to draw power. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this procedure will prevent you get the most out of about 300 charges. Failure to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten the effective...
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... monitor. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Plugging an audio device to a monitor with a built-in speakers. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to the monitor, then the computer. 6. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the headphone port disables...
... monitor. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Plugging an audio device to a monitor with a built-in speakers. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to the monitor, then the computer. 6. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the headphone port disables...
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... can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Gateway computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to see which allows you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task...
... can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Gateway computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to see which allows you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task...
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... computer does not start or boot up. Press any key to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in the optical drive? Easy solutions are using on . Unplug it...
... computer does not start or boot up. Press any key to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in the optical drive? Easy solutions are using on . Unplug it...
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or move your PC or changing settings. Charms allow you to Start. Press the Windows key; The Start button will open Start where you can launch apps. How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? Yes, you can , just follow these steps: 1. From...
or move your PC or changing settings. Charms allow you to Start. Press the Windows key; The Start button will open Start where you can launch apps. How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? Yes, you can , just follow these steps: 1. From...
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... the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Change the other settings to suit your personal needs. You can personalize Start with a different image, to run a slideshow of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. From here you can see the list of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Click Add a folder and open the folder you quick status and notifications to use (your...
... the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Change the other settings to suit your personal needs. You can personalize Start with a different image, to run a slideshow of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. From here you can see the list of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Click Add a folder and open the folder you quick status and notifications to use (your...
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... Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up a LAN using wires. Also you can set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. 74 - Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers...
... Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up a LAN using wires. Also you can set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. 74 - Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers...
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...; Change passwords on the Internet today; Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you notice something suspicious with other types of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should do so every time you connect to the Internet. we have accumulated. Integrated security suites such as Norton Internet Security, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in a safe place...
...; Change passwords on the Internet today; Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you notice something suspicious with other types of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should do so every time you connect to the Internet. we have accumulated. Integrated security suites such as Norton Internet Security, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in a safe place...
