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... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
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... Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. Tips & Tricks For the location of the cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important The dialog boxes shown in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook, see the port replicator user guide. 8 Click Advanced. For the location of a standard S-Video cable to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect...
... Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. Tips & Tricks For the location of the cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important The dialog boxes shown in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook, see the port replicator user guide. 8 Click Advanced. For the location of a standard S-Video cable to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect...
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... connected to your network. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking...
... connected to your network. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking...
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... on -screen instructions to your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. If your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using transfer wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The wizard also moves specific files...
... on -screen instructions to your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. If your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using transfer wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The wizard also moves specific files...
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... remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that your hard drive is covered under "Sound" on page 164. CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure...
... remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that your hard drive is covered under "Sound" on page 164. CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure...
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... jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If you are unable to another drive. Help and Support For more information, see an "Unable to reinstall the operating system. If the hard drive is set up correctly. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a dial-up )" on fixing hard drive problems, see the poster or hardware guide. Contact your notebook...
... jack and not the Ethernet network jack. -OR- To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If you are unable to another drive. Help and Support For more information, see an "Unable to reinstall the operating system. If the hard drive is set up correctly. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a dial-up )" on fixing hard drive problems, see the poster or hardware guide. Contact your notebook...
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... scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to DVD can play recorded videos on a newer model TV. ■ Type of display device you can be better on your eyes. You need to configure your Media Center computer to know whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. You want to change display settings to know whether you can play recorded videos on the screen, a standard interlaced analog...
... scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to DVD can play recorded videos on a newer model TV. ■ Type of display device you can be better on your eyes. You need to configure your Media Center computer to know whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. You want to change display settings to know whether you can play recorded videos on the screen, a standard interlaced analog...
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... Support For more information about installing memory, see the port replicator user guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. For the location of your modem jack, see the port replicator user guide. Type the keyword memory error in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
... Support For more information about installing memory, see the port replicator user guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. For the location of your modem jack, see the port replicator user guide. Type the keyword memory error in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
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... available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Handshaking is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To turn down the modem volume. You may cause problems with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Modem...
... available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Handshaking is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To turn down the modem volume. You may cause problems with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Modem...
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... the cable between the printer and your AC power adapter is connected correctly to be the default printer, then click Set as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on ■ Make sure that the battery is online. The Control Panel window opens. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure...
... the cable between the printer and your AC power adapter is connected correctly to be the default printer, then click Set as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on ■ Make sure that the battery is online. The Control Panel window opens. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure...
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... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
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... turned on. Hard drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive is being accessed. Caps lock is not installed in use. ■ Indicator solid purple - A ■ LED off . ■ Indicator blue - Module is turned off. ■ LED on . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 24 Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Module Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Module Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Optional wireless...
... turned on. Hard drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive is being accessed. Caps lock is not installed in use. ■ Indicator solid purple - A ■ LED off . ■ Indicator blue - Module is turned off. ■ LED on . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 24 Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Module Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Module Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Optional wireless...
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... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to recover a forgotten password. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to your notebook. Avoid working with confidential files until you see your notebook display. As soon as it was put in Sleep mode. 72 Important You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password...
... notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to recover a forgotten password. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to your notebook. Avoid working with confidential files until you see your notebook display. As soon as it was put in Sleep mode. 72 Important You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password...
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... restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the headphone jack on to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on page 79. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For the location of the manual eject...
... restart your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the headphone jack on to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on page 79. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For the location of the manual eject...
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... hard drive for help. Contact your online User Guide. Internet You cannot connect to static electricity or physical shock, you may be accessed, or you see "Right" on page 98. • If your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your ISP technical support for errors" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Replacing the hard drive...
... hard drive for help. Contact your online User Guide. Internet You cannot connect to static electricity or physical shock, you may be accessed, or you see "Right" on page 98. • If your notebook. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your ISP technical support for errors" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 111 To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Replacing the hard drive...
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... battery(ies), see "Recharging the battery(ies)" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the main and optional secondary battery are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on AC power • Make sure that the battery(ies) are calibrated correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 65. • Make...
... battery(ies), see "Recharging the battery(ies)" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the main and optional secondary battery are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on AC power • Make sure that the battery(ies) are calibrated correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 65. • Make...
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... click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that you are using a parallel port printer and the optional port replicator, check the port and cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type...
... click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that you are using a parallel port printer and the optional port replicator, check the port and cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type...
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... troubleshooting 117 using while traveling 70 digital camera memory card reader 8, 44 USB port 8 digital video camera connecting 48, 49 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 106 diskette drive locating 7 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 106 display brightness 35 switching 27 troubleshooting 107 display properties adjusting 50 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 31, 32 double-tapping 32 dragging 31 drivers recovery discs 82, 85 re-installing 80, 81 drives CD 42 changing modular drives 40 diskette 7 DVD 7, 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD...
... troubleshooting 117 using while traveling 70 digital camera memory card reader 8, 44 USB port 8 digital video camera connecting 48, 49 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 106 diskette drive locating 7 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 106 display brightness 35 switching 27 troubleshooting 107 display properties adjusting 50 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 31, 32 double-tapping 32 dragging 31 drivers recovery discs 82, 85 re-installing 80, 81 drives CD 42 changing modular drives 40 diskette 7 DVD 7, 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD...
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... latch 10 modules changing 40 purchasing 54 monitor adding external 49 color quality 51 port 9 screen resolution 51 troubleshooting external 129 using 27 using external 52 mouse connecting 30 troubleshooting 121 USB port 8 See also touchpad moving pointer 30 screen objects 31 148 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 mute button 29 muting sound 29, 36 N navigation keys 26 network troubleshooting 121, 123 network jack 8, 20 networking turning off Bluetooth 38 turning off wireless Ethernet 37 turning on Bluetooth 38 turning on wireless Ethernet...
... latch 10 modules changing 40 purchasing 54 monitor adding external 49 color quality 51 port 9 screen resolution 51 troubleshooting external 129 using 27 using external 52 mouse connecting 30 troubleshooting 121 USB port 8 See also touchpad moving pointer 30 screen objects 31 148 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 mute button 29 muting sound 29, 36 N navigation keys 26 network troubleshooting 121, 123 network jack 8, 20 networking turning off Bluetooth 38 turning off wireless Ethernet 37 turning on Bluetooth 38 turning on wireless Ethernet...
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... out) jack 7, 53 U upgrading 93 USB connecting device 48 port 47, 48 USB port 8 user password 72 V ventilation 7 VGA port 9, 49 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S-Video out jack 7 troubleshooting 129 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 48, 49 volume adjusting 29, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 29, 36 system keys 29 troubleshooting 128 W waking up notebook 22 Windows key 26 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 89 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 27 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 123 turning off 37 turning on 37 using...
... out) jack 7, 53 U upgrading 93 USB connecting device 48 port 47, 48 USB port 8 user password 72 V ventilation 7 VGA port 9, 49 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S-Video out jack 7 troubleshooting 129 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 48, 49 volume adjusting 29, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 29, 36 system keys 29 troubleshooting 128 W waking up notebook 22 Windows key 26 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 89 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 27 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 123 turning off 37 turning on 37 using...