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www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 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...
www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 75 Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 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...
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..., conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Do not use your notebook in your head vertical while looking at the screen. Instead, place your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Warning Do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your notebook on...the room, and try to focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, ...
..., conforming surface, such as your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Do not use your notebook in your head vertical while looking at the screen. Instead, place your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Warning Do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as your notebook on...the room, and try to focus on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of obstructions, or your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, ...
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... your skin. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Tip For more information about connecting...
... your skin. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Tip For more information about connecting...
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... a USB mouse. You do not need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. Move the... finger. 29 You can change this ... If you move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger around on the screen. www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to only accept clicking by using a USB port. Tip You may...
... a USB mouse. You do not need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. Move the... finger. 29 You can change this ... If you move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger around on the screen. www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to only accept clicking by using a USB port. Tip You may...
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... action is called clicking. Start a program or open a file or folder. Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... ... you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. Quickly press and release the left button once. Quickly press and...
... action is called clicking. Start a program or open a file or folder. Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... ... you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. Quickly press and release the left button once. Quickly press and...
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..., or audio settings. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the camera and opens the preview screen. Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. Modifies properties such as zoom..., backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. Opens online help. www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. Important If you ...
..., or audio settings. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on the camera and opens the preview screen. Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. Modifies properties such as zoom..., backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. Opens online help. www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. Important If you ...
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Add a decoration or border to your picture. 34 Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera). Audio recording Create an audio recording. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Create a video recording. Turn audio capture on or off.
Add a decoration or border to your picture. 34 Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera). Audio recording Create an audio recording. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Create a video recording. Turn audio capture on or off.
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..., see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Slide the...
..., see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Slide the...
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When you give a presentation. www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about the Windows ... or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings...
When you give a presentation. www.gateway.com Using the projector or monitor for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about the Windows ... or monitor for a presentation You can configure your notebook so the settings are correct each time you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings...
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... a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video out jack.
... a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook display on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video out jack.
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...Select Yes, then press ENTER. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 62 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position . 7 Turn... . 8 Open the LCD panel. The entire process takes several hours. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To...
...Select Yes, then press ENTER. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 62 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position . 7 Turn... . 8 Open the LCD panel. The entire process takes several hours. For more information, see a startup screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To...
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.... Type the keyword power management in . The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of the screen that you are not tied to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Change settings for On battery and Plugged...
.... Type the keyword power management in . The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of the screen that you are not tied to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Change settings for On battery and Plugged...
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... your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for your notebook so you can see a startup screen, press F2. Avoid working with confidential files until you can remember, but that you see your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility...
... your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for your notebook so you can see a startup screen, press F2. Avoid working with confidential files until you can remember, but that you see your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility...
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...your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the cloth. 77 Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using an aerosol can of air with the exception of air. With your notebook turned off , but some electrical.... A replacement keyboard may need to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can be covered by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . To avoid possible ...
...your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the cloth. 77 Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using an aerosol can of air with the exception of air. With your notebook turned off , but some electrical.... A replacement keyboard may need to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can be covered by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . To avoid possible ...
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... options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. ...a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 89 The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6...Application. This process is starting up now. b Click Recovery, then click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything ...
... options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. ...a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 89 The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6...Application. This process is starting up now. b Click Recovery, then click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything ...
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A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key on page 84. 91
A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key on page 84. 91
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... the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
... the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
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...DVD drives" on page 107. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is not recognized • Shut down the exact message. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each ...Battery Battery troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down and restart your notebook. • Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it on page 125. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on...
...DVD drives" on page 107. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is not recognized • Shut down the exact message. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each ...Battery Battery troubleshooting is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down and restart your notebook. • Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it on page 125. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on...
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..." in your online User Guide. If the indicator stays on, try restarting your online User Guide. 106 The screen resolution is full" error message • Delete unnecessary files on changing the screen resolution, see a "Non-system disk," "NTLDR is missing," or "Disk error" error message • Eject ...read by the diskette drive. • Run Error checking on the diskette and try using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. Display The screen is lit continuously • Remove the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. • Make sure that the diskette you are ...
..." in your online User Guide. If the indicator stays on, try restarting your online User Guide. 106 The screen resolution is full" error message • Delete unnecessary files on changing the screen resolution, see a "Non-system disk," "NTLDR is missing," or "Disk error" error message • Eject ...read by the diskette drive. • Run Error checking on the diskette and try using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. Display The screen is lit continuously • Remove the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. • Make sure that the diskette you are ...
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... seated correctly in Sleep or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on changing the display settings, see "Changing screen settings" in place. • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • If you are always... electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. When you have a DVD drive. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook away from sources of pixels affected. Press the power button. ...
... seated correctly in Sleep or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on changing the display settings, see "Changing screen settings" in place. • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • If you are always... electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. When you have a DVD drive. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook away from sources of pixels affected. Press the power button. ...