Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
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... Mask-Subnet mask is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Your municipality may require you to replace USB or Firewire cables. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP...
... Mask-Subnet mask is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Your municipality may require you to replace USB or Firewire cables. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your router or access point. • Use a printer that your Internet service provider. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting...
... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your router or access point. • Use a printer that your Internet service provider. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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...; Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support.
...; Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Click Turn off . ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about giving a presentation, see "Changing screen settings" on the presentation settings. Control...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Click Turn off . ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about giving a presentation, see "Changing screen settings" on the presentation settings. Control...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... Gigabit Ethernet components. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. For information on a home network. This connection type is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is commonly used in your home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices...
... Gigabit Ethernet components. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. For information on a home network. This connection type is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is commonly used in your home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. If you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer. 54 For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook...
... Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. If you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer. 54 For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad 6 Volume Controls 7 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 8 Power Supply 10 Ports and Connectors 11 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider...
... 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad 6 Volume Controls 7 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 8 Power Supply 10 Ports and Connectors 11 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad) Keyboard The keyboard is just an example. If this movement. 6 - Enter: Press to activate special functions. Esc: Cancels most current tasks. 10. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Del: Deletes any selected items or the character to the right of number or cursor keys. Note: To optimise space and weight, certain computers use the integrated keypad by activating Num Lock and using . Shift: Use simultaneously with...
... YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad) Keyboard The keyboard is just an example. If this movement. 6 - Enter: Press to activate special functions. Esc: Cancels most current tasks. 10. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Del: Deletes any selected items or the character to the right of number or cursor keys. Note: To optimise space and weight, certain computers use the integrated keypad by activating Num Lock and using . Shift: Use simultaneously with...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... modem port. A small lithium battery ('CMOS' battery) in some computers maintains basic configuration information (such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. Battery Precautions and Disposal ✓ Batteries contain a mix of a lightning strike. Replace only with care. However, this battery. To view documentation specific to avoid a reduction in battery life. ✓ Do not leave your battery in your computer (for example, see Removing a card from an External Card Reader on...
... modem port. A small lithium battery ('CMOS' battery) in some computers maintains basic configuration information (such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. Battery Precautions and Disposal ✓ Batteries contain a mix of a lightning strike. Replace only with care. However, this battery. To view documentation specific to avoid a reduction in battery life. ✓ Do not leave your battery in your computer (for example, see Removing a card from an External Card Reader on...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... ExpressCard slot. S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - Kensington Lock Fixture - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide It cannot be compatible with a VGA port. eSATA - The appropriate cable is usually included with a high-speed SATA connection. Note: Many monitors use a 15-pin analogue connection, so you to the the supplied AC adapter. An eSATA port allows you to connect a compatible display device (such as mobile telephones. First, switch ON any devices connected to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive...
... ExpressCard slot. S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - Kensington Lock Fixture - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide It cannot be compatible with a VGA port. eSATA - The appropriate cable is usually included with a high-speed SATA connection. Note: Many monitors use a 15-pin analogue connection, so you to the the supplied AC adapter. An eSATA port allows you to connect a compatible display device (such as mobile telephones. First, switch ON any devices connected to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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.... Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Access points act as a printer) and an Internet connection. Also you need to their services. Network Cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is available in your Wireless network at home you can be used to connect the host computer to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Internet and Software - 21 Wireless Adapter An internal wireless adapter...
.... Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Access points act as a printer) and an Internet connection. Also you need to their services. Network Cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is available in your Wireless network at home you can be used to connect the host computer to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Internet and Software - 21 Wireless Adapter An internal wireless adapter...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... Safe Mode and press Enter. Disconnect or remove additional devices. If it first performs a test of checks. Switch your computer on . 2. Use the arrow keys to enter the BIOS. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it detects incorrect settings, damaged or missing software or hardware components, the system will automatically restart. When the computer is HDD, change it emits a short beep and starts up options. 3. Set...
... Safe Mode and press Enter. Disconnect or remove additional devices. If it first performs a test of checks. Switch your computer on . 2. Use the arrow keys to enter the BIOS. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it detects incorrect settings, damaged or missing software or hardware components, the system will automatically restart. When the computer is HDD, change it emits a short beep and starts up options. 3. Set...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your ISP and check the access conditions to modify its settings. 5. a. Make sure that your sound card is available. 4. Your account details have been changed. Check your ISP whether the service is correctly configured. 3. b. e. a. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide When you are using telephone extension cables (this case, playback is out of audio output (for the disc drive's indicator light (busy signal) to stop flashing...
... restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your ISP and check the access conditions to modify its settings. 5. a. Make sure that your sound card is available. 4. Your account details have been changed. Check your ISP whether the service is correctly configured. 3. b. e. a. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide When you are using telephone extension cables (this case, playback is out of audio output (for the disc drive's indicator light (busy signal) to stop flashing...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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.... Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your printer's manual for the account you follow the installation instructions provided with printers. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide A connection to the remote site cannot be connected to see "When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message" on the Customize button in front of problems encountered with...
.... Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your printer's manual for the account you follow the installation instructions provided with printers. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide A connection to the remote site cannot be connected to see "When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message" on the Customize button in front of problems encountered with...
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.... 1. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you never change your computer's hardware configuration. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Please refer to the Recovering your system section on page 43). 2. is not covered by a qualified Gateway technician. Incorrect operations may want to restore the hardware configuration so that it is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Before purchasing a new hardware device, check that you encounter some problems with each device to know how to install it...
.... 1. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you never change your computer's hardware configuration. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Please refer to the Recovering your system section on page 43). 2. is not covered by a qualified Gateway technician. Incorrect operations may want to restore the hardware configuration so that it is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Before purchasing a new hardware device, check that you encounter some problems with each device to know how to install it...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... option to retain all settings and personal data for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on your computer, follow that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning your system to recover device drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. This will restore your system to follow the instructions provided with the device. Reset your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - To recover software and drivers...
... option to retain all settings and personal data for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on your computer, follow that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning your system to recover device drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. This will restore your system to follow the instructions provided with the device. Reset your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - To recover software and drivers...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... recovery. Click on -screen prompts to factory default. Caution: Continuing the process will be recovered to open the boot menu. Turn on your hard drive. 3. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. During startup, press F12 to . Recovering from within Windows" below. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is where you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you inserted. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. A dialogue box displays...
... recovery. Click on -screen prompts to factory default. Caution: Continuing the process will be recovered to open the boot menu. Turn on your hard drive. 3. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. During startup, press F12 to . Recovering from within Windows" below. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is where you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you inserted. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. A dialogue box displays...
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Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Microphone 12 Modem 20, 41 Multimedia files 18 N Network connections 21 Norton Internet Security 28, 30 O Optical drives 9 P Pointer 6 Ports 11 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 14 Power supply 10 PowerDVD 19 Printer 42 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 48, 53 Remote control 8 Receiver 12 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28 S Safe Computing 25 Safe mode 36 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 35 Security Antivirus 29 Updates 28, 32...
Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Microphone 12 Modem 20, 41 Multimedia files 18 N Network connections 21 Norton Internet Security 28, 30 O Optical drives 9 P Pointer 6 Ports 11 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 14 Power supply 10 PowerDVD 19 Printer 42 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 48, 53 Remote control 8 Receiver 12 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28 S Safe Computing 25 Safe mode 36 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 35 Security Antivirus 29 Updates 28, 32...