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... your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 21 Turning off your notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 System key combinations 26 Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
... your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook 21 Turning off your notebook 21 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 22 Using the status indicators 23 Using the keyboard 24 Key types 25 System key combinations 26 Using the EZ Pad touchpad...
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... reader 36 Memory card types 36 Inserting a memory card 36 Using a memory card 36 Removing a memory card 36 Adding and removing a PC Card 37 Using an optional port replicator 38 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 39 Connecting a USB device 39 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 40 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 41 Adjusting the display properties 42 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 43 Ordering accessories 44 Chapter 5: Managing Power 47 Monitoring the battery charge 48 Recharging the battery 48 Changing the battery 49 Replacing...
... reader 36 Memory card types 36 Inserting a memory card 36 Using a memory card 36 Removing a memory card 36 Adding and removing a PC Card 37 Using an optional port replicator 38 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 39 Connecting a USB device 39 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 40 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 41 Adjusting the display properties 42 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 43 Ordering accessories 44 Chapter 5: Managing Power 47 Monitoring the battery charge 48 Recharging the battery 48 Changing the battery 49 Replacing...
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... maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Accessing...
... maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Accessing...
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... around your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. To start your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on your skin. If the air vents are starting your notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). From...
... around your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. To start your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on your skin. If the air vents are starting your notebook for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). From...
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... power your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices, and optical drives...
... power your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices, and optical drives...
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... user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. 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 to recover...
... user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. 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 to recover...
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... by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in a circle, using a product made especially for additional system recovery options, you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 69. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook for...
... by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in a circle, using a product made especially for additional system recovery options, you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 69. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook for...
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... any eventuality and create a set . Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. If you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery discs" on your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center.
... any eventuality and create a set . Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. If you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery discs" on your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center.
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...-installed software and device drivers, in case you like to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have an external recordable disc drive to do? dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 70 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media...
...-installed software and device drivers, in case you like to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have an external recordable disc drive to do? dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 70 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media...
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... a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. You still need to c:\backup. - Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 70. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's external DVD-capable drives, then turn on your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can still run Windows, back up files in c:\backup. Your notebook restarts in...
... a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. You still need to c:\backup. - Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 70. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's external DVD-capable drives, then turn on your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can still run Windows, back up files in c:\backup. Your notebook restarts in...
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... jack. Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your volume control, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Clean the disc. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Make sure that you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are using your notebook...
... jack. Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your volume control, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Clean the disc. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Make sure that you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are using your notebook...
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... of users accessing those computers 97 Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a cable...
... of users accessing those computers 97 Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a cable...
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... to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 83. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in the DVR-MS format. For more information review the FAQ topic at www.gateway.com. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click...
... to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. Memory You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 83. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to help determine if a memory module is inserted correctly in the DVR-MS format. For more information review the FAQ topic at www.gateway.com. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click...
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... modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com The modem is not recognized by your notebook • Make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). • Use a different modem cable. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To...
... modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com The modem is not recognized by your notebook • Make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). • Use a different modem cable. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To...
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... not working on , and working on . • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned on battery power • Check the power management settings. Your notebook is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting...
... not working on , and working on . • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. www.gateway.com You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned on battery power • Check the power management settings. Your notebook is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting...
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The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your notebook. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to press...
The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your notebook. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to press...
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... or many files at one time, you need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. For more information about using your notebook is turned up . You see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 If the printer status...
... or many files at one time, you need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. For more information about using your notebook is turned up . You see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 If the printer status...
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... to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the video cable is not working • Make sure that you click or tap on the touchpad or pointing device • Turn on . Video The projector or external monitor is not working • Make sure the touchpad or pointing device is turned on how to adjust the touchpad or pointing device settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. Press FN+F1 to toggle the indicators...
... to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the video cable is not working • Make sure that you click or tap on the touchpad or pointing device • Turn on . Video The projector or external monitor is not working • Make sure the touchpad or pointing device is turned on how to adjust the touchpad or pointing device settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. Press FN+F1 to toggle the indicators...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 45 latch battery 10 LCD panel cleaning 66 switching display 26 troubleshooting 92 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 58 line tester 58 lock cable 60 Kensington cable 9 130 M maintenance cleaning 65, 68 Media Center troubleshooting 99 memory bay 10 installing 83 purchasing 44 removing 83 replacing 83 troubleshooting 101 memory card reader locating 8 memory cards supported 36 using 36 microphone jack 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Microsoft System Restore 75 model number 3, 60 modem cable 9, 19 connecting 18, 19...
... of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 laser printer 45 latch battery 10 LCD panel cleaning 66 switching display 26 troubleshooting 92 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 58 line tester 58 lock cable 60 Kensington cable 9 130 M maintenance cleaning 65, 68 Media Center troubleshooting 99 memory bay 10 installing 83 purchasing 44 removing 83 replacing 83 troubleshooting 101 memory card reader locating 8 memory cards supported 36 using 36 microphone jack 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Microsoft System Restore 75 model number 3, 60 modem cable 9, 19 connecting 18, 19...
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... 57 troubleshooting audio 113 diskette drive 91 display 92 DVD drive 93 faxes 104 files 95 general guidelines 90 hard drive 96 Internet connection 97, 104 keyboard 98 LCD panel 92 Media Center 99 memory 101 memory card reader 102 modem 102 mouse 106 network 107, 108 passwords 110 PC Cards 111 power 111 printer 112 safety guidelines 90 screen 92, 114 screen area 92 screen resolution 92 sound 113 status indicators 114 technical support 115 telephone support 115 touchpad 114 video...
... 57 troubleshooting audio 113 diskette drive 91 display 92 DVD drive 93 faxes 104 files 95 general guidelines 90 hard drive 96 Internet connection 97, 104 keyboard 98 LCD panel 92 Media Center 99 memory 101 memory card reader 102 modem 102 mouse 106 network 107, 108 passwords 110 PC Cards 111 power 111 printer 112 safety guidelines 90 screen 92, 114 screen area 92 screen resolution 92 sound 113 status indicators 114 technical support 115 telephone support 115 touchpad 114 video...