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... 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
... 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
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... Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model...
... Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model...
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... to toggle the status indicators on. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on - Caps lock is used. Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. A ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Num lock Disc drive ■ LED on . Numeric keypad...
... to toggle the status indicators on. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is turned on - Caps lock is used. Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Hard drive is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. A ■ LED off . ■ LED on - Num lock Disc drive ■ LED on . Numeric keypad...
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... button on page 79. Tip Your notebook must be able to turn on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open . 2 Place the disc in until it is closed . If you place a single-sided disc in until it is 4. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes...
... button on page 79. Tip Your notebook must be able to turn on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open . 2 Place the disc in until it is closed . If you place a single-sided disc in until it is 4. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes...
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... about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove PC Cards or Express Cards when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged...
... about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove PC Cards or Express Cards when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged...
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... password feature is set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to guess. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER...
... password feature is set the user (startup) password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set the supervisor password in order to guess. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER...
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... need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you should create a set of discs for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you may not be expecting to create an additional set . Important Your notebook may have a recordable disc drive to use them later for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery...
... need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you should create a set of discs for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you may not be expecting to create an additional set . Important Your notebook may have a recordable disc drive to use them later for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery...
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. 102...
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. 102...
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... side you want to adjust the volume control in and turned on your notebook. • Your notebook may be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. 108 An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs...
... side you want to adjust the volume control in and turned on your notebook. • Your notebook may be read by the drive. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. 108 An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs...
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... subjected to reinstall the operating system. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you have a problem with your notebook. If you are unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. Help For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. -OR- Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search...
... subjected to reinstall the operating system. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you have a problem with your notebook. If you are unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. Help For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 8. -OR- Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search...
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... modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your notebook. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with no data, or...
... modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your notebook. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with no data, or...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer will not turn it on. • Make sure that your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. 125 Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer will not turn it on. • Make sure that your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. 125 Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings...
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... not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to work offline. 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 the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. 126 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting...
... not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to work offline. 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 the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. 126 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting...
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... information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on . Press FN+F1 to press after adding paper. Most printers have an online/offline button that you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on . For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in speakers • Make sure that...
... information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on . Press FN+F1 to press after adding paper. Most printers have an online/offline button that you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on . For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in speakers • Make sure that...
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... external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the S-Video cable is connected correctly. • Televisions in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that all cables are traveling, you are plugged in your notebook is connected correctly to change the TV Out mode. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. 128 For instructions on page 54. Telephone support Before calling Gateway...
... external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the S-Video cable is connected correctly. • Televisions in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that all cables are traveling, you are plugged in your notebook is connected correctly to change the TV Out mode. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in securely. 128 For instructions on page 54. Telephone support Before calling Gateway...
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... locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release latch 10 replacing 61 storing 78 troubleshooting 125 bays battery 61 hard drive 10 memory 10, 95 BIOS Setup utility 62 Bluetooth system key 26 turning off 26, 39 turning on 26, 39 brightness adjusting 27, 35 system keys 27 broadband modem connecting 19 button Effects 33 Help 33 Properties 33 settings 33 Snapshot 34 Start camera...
... locating 10 managing power 63 maximizing performance 63 monitoring charge 60 purchasing 56 recalibrating 62 recharging 16, 60 release latch 10 replacing 61 storing 78 troubleshooting 125 bays battery 61 hard drive 10 memory 10, 95 BIOS Setup utility 62 Bluetooth system key 26 turning off 26, 39 turning on 26, 39 brightness adjusting 27, 35 system keys 27 broadband modem connecting 19 button Effects 33 Help 33 Properties 33 settings 33 Snapshot 34 Start camera...
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... 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing 56 replacing 100 troubleshooting 110 headphone jack 6 Help button 33 Hibernate mode 21, 64 hot...
... 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing 56 replacing 100 troubleshooting 110 headphone jack 6 Help button 33 Hibernate mode 21, 64 hot...
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... 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 76, 79 Media Center troubleshooting 113 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 95 purchasing 56 removing 95 replacing 95 troubleshooting 116 memory card reader inserting card 44 locating 8 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 116 using 44 microphone built-in 11 jack...
... 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 76, 79 Media Center troubleshooting 113 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 95 purchasing 56 removing 95 replacing 95 troubleshooting 116 memory card reader inserting card 44 locating 8 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 116 using 44 microphone built-in 11 jack...
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... 22 opening 30 recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 128 using 26, 53 Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 71 radio frequency wireless connections 71 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80 system 79 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 recovery discs creating 81 drivers 81...
... 22 opening 30 recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 128 using 26, 53 Properties button 33 R radio approval authorities 71 radio frequency wireless connections 71 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80 system 79 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 recovery discs creating 81 drivers 81...
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... Sleep mode 21, 26, 65 system key 26 Snapshot button 34 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 sound adjusting 27, 28, 31, 36 controls 36 muting 28, 31, 36 troubleshooting 127 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 66 Start camera button 33 starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 72 static electricity 94 status indicator wireless Ethernet 23 status indicators battery charge 6, 60 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 23 disc drive 23 drive activity 23 DVD drive 23 hard drive...
... Sleep mode 21, 26, 65 system key 26 Snapshot button 34 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 sound adjusting 27, 28, 31, 36 controls 36 muting 28, 31, 36 troubleshooting 127 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 66 Start camera button 33 starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 72 static electricity 94 status indicator wireless Ethernet 23 status indicators battery charge 6, 60 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 23 disc drive 23 drive activity 23 DVD drive 23 hard drive...
