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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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... common methods of a WAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. For information on a home network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast...
... common methods of a WAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. For information on a home network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast...
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..., then press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Select Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click Properties. Right-click on the left of the following: • Connect your Internet service provider. If you are unable to connect to a networked computer, then share the printer. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers...
..., then press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Select Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click Properties. Right-click on the left of the following: • Connect your Internet service provider. If you are unable to connect to a networked computer, then share the printer. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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.... To create a wired Ethernet network, you to replace USB or Firewire cables. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is available at 1000 Mbps. Ethernet is located on the network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router...
.... To create a wired Ethernet network, you to replace USB or Firewire cables. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is available at 1000 Mbps. Ethernet is located on the network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router...
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... Repair on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. To add a printer to a networked computer, then share the printer. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on . • Refer to your Internet connection, drives...
... Repair on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. To add a printer to a networked computer, then share the printer. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on . • Refer to your Internet connection, drives...
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...Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 32 Using the touch panel 35 Using the webcam 36 Adjusting the brightness 37 Adjusting the volume 38 Turning your wireless radio on or off 40 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 40 Bluetooth radio 41 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . 43 Using the DVD drive 44 Identifying drive types 44 Using a DVD drive 45 Using the memory card reader 47 Memory card types 47 Inserting a memory card 47 Using a memory card 48 Removing a memory card 48 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . 48 Connecting...
...Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 32 Using the touch panel 35 Using the webcam 36 Adjusting the brightness 37 Adjusting the volume 38 Turning your wireless radio on or off 40 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 40 Bluetooth radio 41 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . 43 Using the DVD drive 44 Identifying drive types 44 Using a DVD drive 45 Using the memory card reader 47 Memory card types 47 Inserting a memory card 47 Using a memory card 48 Removing a memory card 48 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . 48 Connecting...
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... Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 82 Returning your system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting 89 Audio 89 Battery 89 CD drives 89 Diskette drive (external 90 Display 91 DVD drives 92 iii
... Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 82 Returning your system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting 89 Audio 89 Battery 89 CD drives 89 Diskette drive (external 90 Display 91 DVD drives 92 iii
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... reinstalling some time to recover your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Gateway provides everything was working correctly. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79.
... reinstalling some time to recover your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Gateway provides everything was working correctly. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 79.
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... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is set up correctly. www.gateway.com The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 95 Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the diskette drive, eject it , then restart your notebook. • If your ISP technical support for...
... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is set up correctly. www.gateway.com The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 95 Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the diskette drive, eject it , then restart your notebook. • If your ISP technical support for...
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... power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your notebook...
... power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your notebook...
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... online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. To set to is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 112 To make sure that you want to print to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers...
... online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. To set to is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 112 To make sure that you want to print to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers...
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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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...47 locating 7 memory cards supported 47 removing card 48 troubleshooting 101 using 47 microphone jack 7 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 70 modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 22, 68 DSL 7, 20 international adapter 68 jack (dial-up) 8, 22 troubleshooting 101 monitor adding external 50 color quality 53 port 7 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting external 114 using 30 using external 53 mouse connecting 33 troubleshooting 105 USB port 7, 8 moving pointer 33 screen objects 34 MP3 player memory cards 47 multimedia adjusting volume 38 using DVD drive 44 mute button 35...
...47 locating 7 memory cards supported 47 removing card 48 troubleshooting 101 using 47 microphone jack 7 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 70 modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 22, 68 DSL 7, 20 international adapter 68 jack (dial-up) 8, 22 troubleshooting 101 monitor adding external 50 color quality 53 port 7 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting external 114 using 30 using external 53 mouse connecting 33 troubleshooting 105 USB port 7, 8 moving pointer 33 screen objects 34 MP3 player memory cards 47 multimedia adjusting volume 38 using DVD drive 44 mute button 35...
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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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...; Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in a safe place. 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 the password you need...
...; Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in a safe place. 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 the password you need...
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...'s software (also called recovering or restoring your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then 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. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions on reinstalling software...
...'s software (also called recovering or restoring your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then 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. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions on reinstalling software...
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... power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. For more information about using power management settings, 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. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on page 62. • Make sure that the battery is installed...
... power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. For more information about using power management settings, 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. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on page 62. • Make sure that the battery is installed...
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... AC power source. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The printer is not set to the correct port. • Make sure that it in the printer setup. Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click...
... AC power source. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The printer is not set to the correct port. • Make sure that it in the printer setup. Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click...
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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...