Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network used to replace USB or Firewire cables. The largest and most common way to each computer or network device. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Most home networks are built using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 46 LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet...
... network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network used to replace USB or Firewire cables. The largest and most common way to each computer or network device. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Most home networks are built using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 46 LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French
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... settings you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. If you are unable to connect to your network Instead of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network...
... settings you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. If you are unable to connect to your network Instead of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... Properties. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on the front of the devices, then power them back on your printer to it, your computers, you set up, log onto one of the window. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you can...
... Properties. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on the front of the devices, then power them back on your printer to it, your computers, you set up, log onto one of the window. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you can...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... cursor keys. Press Num Lock again to return the keys to enter numbers and special characters. Numbers: Used to their normal functions. 5. The keyboard displayed in your finger across the touch-sensitive pad, the pointer will follow this guide is the case, you are using the keys with extra number characters (the keys in a text or accept a chosen option. 7. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad) Keyboard The keyboard is used to activate special functions...
... cursor keys. Press Num Lock again to return the keys to enter numbers and special characters. Numbers: Used to their normal functions. 5. The keyboard displayed in your finger across the touch-sensitive pad, the pointer will follow this guide is the case, you are using the keys with extra number characters (the keys in a text or accept a chosen option. 7. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad) Keyboard The keyboard is used to activate special functions...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... connect an external microphone for each user. An adapter may need to store and transfer data by pressing the main power button. First, switch ON any devices connected to communicate with the monitor. Note: The TV tuner must change the audio output or connect the Line-Out port of your Computer ON 1. The computer requires a Gateway-certified adapter. The appropriate cable is usually included with a compatible remote control (optional). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Display and Audio Ports VGA Port...
... connect an external microphone for each user. An adapter may need to store and transfer data by pressing the main power button. First, switch ON any devices connected to communicate with the monitor. Note: The TV tuner must change the audio output or connect the Line-Out port of your Computer ON 1. The computer requires a Gateway-certified adapter. The appropriate cable is usually included with a compatible remote control (optional). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Display and Audio Ports VGA Port...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... Configuration and press Enter. 36 - This may cause your computer using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. This controls the hardware of the options below. If your first boot device is functioning correctly, it into CD or DVD using the arrow keys and press Enter to restart your computer to do so by a qualified Gateway technician. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Start your computer to enter...
... Configuration and press Enter. 36 - This may cause your computer using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. This controls the hardware of the options below. If your first boot device is functioning correctly, it into CD or DVD using the arrow keys and press Enter to restart your computer to do so by a qualified Gateway technician. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Start your computer to enter...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... an option to recover software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. You can . Perform minor fixes. If you need to the same state as you want to reset your system to its factory condition. Helpdesk - 45 This will restore your computer to reinstall the software and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web...
... an option to recover software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. You can . Perform minor fixes. If you need to the same state as you want to reset your system to its factory condition. Helpdesk - 45 This will restore your computer to reinstall the software and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... system setup. You can select which device to start from your recovery discs" on page 47. Click on your hard drive. 3. Windows installs from the recovery disc you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from factory default. A dialogue box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows...
... system setup. You can select which device to start from your recovery discs" on page 47. Click on your hard drive. 3. Windows installs from the recovery disc you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from factory default. A dialogue box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows...
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... tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Error checking 25 Windows System Restore 27 T Task Manager 38 Touchpad 6, 38, 39 Troubleshooting Display 39 Internet 40 Keyboard 38 Printer 42 Sound 39 Top cases 34 Touchpad 38 TV tuner 12, 18 TV-Out 12 U Uninstalling hardware 9 Update Antispyware 28 Antivirus 28 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Upgrading Recycling 14 Storage 14 USB 11 User Account Control 33 V VGA port 12 Volume controls 7 W WiFi 21 Windows System Restore 27 Using Windows...
... tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Error checking 25 Windows System Restore 27 T Task Manager 38 Touchpad 6, 38, 39 Troubleshooting Display 39 Internet 40 Keyboard 38 Printer 42 Sound 39 Top cases 34 Touchpad 38 TV tuner 12, 18 TV-Out 12 U Uninstalling hardware 9 Update Antispyware 28 Antivirus 28 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Upgrading Recycling 14 Storage 14 USB 11 User Account Control 33 V VGA port 12 Volume controls 7 W WiFi 21 Windows System Restore 27 Using Windows...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... your notebook display. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook to enter at startup. 70 If you forget your password, you need to Gateway for service. Important You must return your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located...
... your notebook display. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook to enter at startup. 70 If you forget your password, you need to Gateway for service. Important You must return your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your computer for additional system recovery options, you can solve most conditions. For instructions on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. Recovery discs take some or...
... system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your computer for additional system recovery options, you can solve most conditions. For instructions on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. Recovery discs take some or...
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... battery is fully recharged. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working device...
... battery is fully recharged. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working device...
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... setup. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make...
... setup. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press. • Make...
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... audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types 44 multi-format DVD±RW 8, 45 troubleshooting 90, 92, 94 types 44 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting...
... audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types 44 multi-format DVD±RW 8, 45 troubleshooting 90, 92, 94 types 44 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting...
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... device 49 port 48 USB port 7, 8 user password 70 Windows System Restore 78 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 106 wireless Ethernet button 35 status indicator 26 troubleshooting 108 turning off 40 turning on 40 using while traveling 69 wireless network troubleshooting 108 working safely 16 V ventilation 6, 9 VGA port 7, 51 video HDMI out jack 7 monitor port 7 projector port 7 troubleshooting 114 VGA port 7 video camera connecting 49 volume adjusting 38 adjusting modem 105 controls 38 muting 35, 36, 38 troubleshooting 113 W waking up notebook 24 webcam 13, 36 Windows key 29 Product Key Code...
... device 49 port 48 USB port 7, 8 user password 70 Windows System Restore 78 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 106 wireless Ethernet button 35 status indicator 26 troubleshooting 108 turning off 40 turning on 40 using while traveling 69 wireless network troubleshooting 108 working safely 16 V ventilation 6, 9 VGA port 7, 51 video HDMI out jack 7 monitor port 7 projector port 7 troubleshooting 114 VGA port 7 video camera connecting 49 volume adjusting 38 adjusting modem 105 controls 38 muting 35, 36, 38 troubleshooting 113 W waking up notebook 24 webcam 13, 36 Windows key 29 Product Key Code...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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... to set using the BIOS utility. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to guess. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook to you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to Gateway for service. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions...
... to set using the BIOS utility. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to guess. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook to you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to Gateway for service. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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.... 3 Revert to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 84. 78 Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 87 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You...
.... 3 Revert to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 84. 78 Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 87 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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... information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on , and working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 58. • Let the battery return to your battery, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables.
... information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on , and working correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 58. • Let the battery return to your battery, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables.
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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... Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 112 The printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the power cable...
... Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 112 The printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the power cable...
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... audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types 44 multi-format DVD±RW 8, 45 troubleshooting 90, 92, 94 types 44 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting...
... audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 7, 47 USB port 7, 8 digital video 48 directional keys 29 diskette troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types 44 multi-format DVD±RW 8, 45 troubleshooting 90, 92, 94 types 44 DSL modem 7, 20 connecting 20 troubleshooting...