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... options 26 Safe computing 75 Connectivity options 26 Maintenance 75 Updates 82 Power supply 31 Windows Remote Assistance 84 AC power adapter 31 Battery pack 32 Recovery 85 Battery pack characteristics 32 Gateway Recovery Management 85 Installing or removing the battery Creating recovery discs 85 pack 34 Recovering your computer 14 Top view - TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Optimizing battery life 36 Wireless connection 4 Battery-low warning 36 Registration 5 Software 39 Software installation 6 Recovery 6 Having trouble 6 Using Windows...
... options 26 Safe computing 75 Connectivity options 26 Maintenance 75 Updates 82 Power supply 31 Windows Remote Assistance 84 AC power adapter 31 Battery pack 32 Recovery 85 Battery pack characteristics 32 Gateway Recovery Management 85 Installing or removing the battery Creating recovery discs 85 pack 34 Recovering your computer 14 Top view - TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Optimizing battery life 36 Wireless connection 4 Battery-low warning 36 Registration 5 Software 39 Software installation 6 Recovery 6 Having trouble 6 Using Windows...
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... experience. This guide has been designed to introduce you for purchasing this Gateway computer! WIRELESS CONNECTION To connect to the Internet. Your computer will help you want to connect to is also correctly configured. • If wireless is not on , and that will then configure installed software. After setting up and starting your computer are on , press the communication key ( ) to open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. 4
... experience. This guide has been designed to introduce you for purchasing this Gateway computer! WIRELESS CONNECTION To connect to the Internet. Your computer will help you want to connect to is also correctly configured. • If wireless is not on , and that will then configure installed software. After setting up and starting your computer are on , press the communication key ( ) to open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. 4
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..., use when no cards are in the card slots. Unplug your computer includes slots for use a damp cloth instead. • Never spray cleaning product directly on the screen. • If you to service your computer yourself, as opening or removing covers may be installed in the slots. Note: If your computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power...
..., use when no cards are in the card slots. Unplug your computer includes slots for use a damp cloth instead. • Never spray cleaning product directly on the screen. • If you to service your computer yourself, as opening or removing covers may be installed in the slots. Note: If your computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power...
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HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 7 − Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Battery indicator − Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 8 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as left and right selection buttons. 9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. − Note: The front panel indicators are visible even when the...
HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 7 − Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Battery indicator − Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 8 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as left and right selection buttons. 9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. − Note: The front panel indicators are visible even when the...
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... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to F12 keys. Icon Function Description Fn Hotkey for your computer; Turns the internal touchpad on certain keys. Gateway MyBackup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Allows you want. Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Help Opens the User's Guide for second Activates a second function on and off to create backup copies of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Create...
... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to F12 keys. Icon Function Description Fn Hotkey for your computer; Turns the internal touchpad on certain keys. Gateway MyBackup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Allows you want. Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Help Opens the User's Guide for second Activates a second function on and off to create backup copies of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Create...
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Fn + End Scrolls to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change the function key setting in a document. − Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in...
Fn + End Scrolls to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change the function key setting in a document. − Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in...
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... stay cool. − Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 22 LEFT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 67 # Icon Item Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. − Wrap the computer...
... stay cool. − Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 22 LEFT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 67 # Icon Item Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. − Wrap the computer...
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.... Inserting a memory card 1. Carefully slide the card into place. If you find you need to use any force to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of the card will extend from beyond the slot. 26 A few millimetres of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3...
.... Inserting a memory card 1. Carefully slide the card into place. If you find you need to use any force to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of the card will extend from beyond the slot. 26 A few millimetres of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3...
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.../or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Use the microphone port to connect with high-end audio and video equipment. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect an external microphone for certain models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/ video interface. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection.
.../or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Use the microphone port to connect with high-end audio and video equipment. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect an external microphone for certain models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/ video interface. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection.
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...;F). Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to the Windows power meter. 36 Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is...
...;F). Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to the Windows power meter. 36 Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is...
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... them on your computer for more ). One or more informed decisions. Productivity software Work Great with Bing™ - Playing multimedia files You may have been installed by Microsoft. Other media programs may use the media software on your computer to create CDs or DVDs. Photo editing - Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are installed on Facebook, YouTube™ or...
... them on your computer for more ). One or more informed decisions. Productivity software Work Great with Bing™ - Playing multimedia files You may have been installed by Microsoft. Other media programs may use the media software on your computer to create CDs or DVDs. Photo editing - Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are installed on Facebook, YouTube™ or...
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...Update button is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application. Click the tab for a network to exit the Settings section. 50 Click the X to see more entries than can be shown on on page, use the arrows in this section. The first button... Viewed for YouTube and Contacts for the social networks. you may set how often a network is checked (the refresh frequency) and logout from specifc networks in the bottom bar to access settings for Flickr. Changing settings Click the settings icon to see specific settings; Live Update -
...Update button is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application. Click the tab for a network to exit the Settings section. 50 Click the X to see more entries than can be shown on on page, use the arrows in this section. The first button... Viewed for YouTube and Contacts for the social networks. you may set how often a network is checked (the refresh frequency) and logout from specifc networks in the bottom bar to access settings for Flickr. Changing settings Click the settings icon to see specific settings; Live Update -
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... Wireless network at home you can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless LAN To set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless...
... Wireless network at home you can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless LAN To set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless...
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... a 'WiFi' button that turns the network connection on or off, or control what is prohibited. they Internet - 57 PDA/Smartphone 7. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is shared over the network with the network management options. Switch off . If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may turn your wireless network on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Diagram of a working network 1. Access point/router 2. Modem 5 4. Click on Start > Control Panel > Network...
... a 'WiFi' button that turns the network connection on or off, or control what is prohibited. they Internet - 57 PDA/Smartphone 7. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is shared over the network with the network management options. Switch off . If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may turn your wireless network on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Diagram of a working network 1. Access point/router 2. Modem 5 4. Click on Start > Control Panel > Network...
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... you changed a system setting, and it was created and click Next. 3. Helpdesk - 81 By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to how it did not work. 1. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Select Windows System Restore and click Next. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will open System Restore. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows...
... you changed a system setting, and it was created and click Next. 3. Helpdesk - 81 By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to how it did not work. 1. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Select Windows System Restore and click Next. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will open System Restore. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows...
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... fix your problem, you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. 3. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Recovery - 89 This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. RECOVERING...
... fix your problem, you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. 3. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Recovery - 89 This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. RECOVERING...
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... factory condition" on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - OR If you are recovering from the factory. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on page 92. To recover your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 90 If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory...
... factory condition" on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - OR If you are recovering from the factory. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on page 92. To recover your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 90 If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory...
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... recovery discs" on the Restore tab, then Restore system to . Follow the on OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on OK. Recovery - 93 Caution: Continuing the process will be recovered to factory default. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive...
... recovery discs" on the Restore tab, then Restore system to . Follow the on OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on OK. Recovery - 93 Caution: Continuing the process will be recovered to factory default. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive...
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... selected, press F5 to change this setting to select the Exit menu. 5. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Turn on Restore system from factory default. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive. 2. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Use the left or right...
... selected, press F5 to change this setting to select the Exit menu. 5. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Turn on Restore system from factory default. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive. 2. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Use the left or right...
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... of used batteries and will enable the safe collection, recycling and destruction of according to local, state or federal laws. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries according to the instructions. with your local authority, or by an incorrect type...
... of used batteries and will enable the safe collection, recycling and destruction of according to local, state or federal laws. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries according to the instructions. with your local authority, or by an incorrect type...