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.... © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components 1 8 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your workbench or other grounded object. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow...
.... © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components 1 8 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your workbench or other grounded object. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow...
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... and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 5 Close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. 10 Lift the hard drive bay cover using RAID...
... and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 5 Close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to a bare metal part of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded object. 10 Lift the hard drive bay cover using RAID...
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... DVD" appears, press any Express cards. If your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard...
... DVD" appears, press any Express cards. If your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. in Step 12. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 If your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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... notebook. USER GUIDE ® SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in the Windows VistaTM Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). To ensure a high level of their respective companies. All other countries. USB port Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change...
... notebook. USER GUIDE ® SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in the Windows VistaTM Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). To ensure a high level of their respective companies. All other countries. USB port Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change...
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... the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 62. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your lap. Do not use the notebook on your skin. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook...
... the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 62. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to harm your lap. Do not use the notebook on your skin. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook...
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... Power saver power plan to power your notebook: • Turn off the display while you do not need them. Over the long term, use a small amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you are not using the battery to get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings...
... Power saver power plan to power your notebook: • Turn off the display while you do not need them. Over the long term, use a small amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you are not using the battery to get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings...
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... User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep 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. 80 The password feature is set the user (startup) password. To create a startup password...
... User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep 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. 80 The password feature is set the user (startup) password. To create a startup password...
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... Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Preparing for system recovery may be solved by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition" on page 113 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 97. For instructions, see "Recovering...
... Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Preparing for system recovery may be solved by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition" on page 113 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 97. For instructions, see "Recovering...
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... re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for recovering your own set. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to follow that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions...
... re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for recovering your own set. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to follow that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions...
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... full factory recovery will be automatically backed up any software that you must recover your hard drive. Make sure that was not pre-installed on or restart your notebook. 98 Your notebook restarts in 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 90. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. You still need to c:\backup...
... full factory recovery will be automatically backed up any software that you must recover your hard drive. Make sure that was not pre-installed on or restart your notebook. 98 Your notebook restarts in 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 90. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. You still need to c:\backup...
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... memory cards. 110 As part of the process you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 If your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" on -screen instructions...
... memory cards. 110 As part of the process you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 20 If your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" on -screen instructions...
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...; Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. • Make sure that the CD label is turned up . For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is plugged into the headphone jack...
...; Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. • Make sure that the CD label is turned up . For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is plugged into the headphone jack...
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... power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature. 133 For instructions on page 16. • If your notebook. You forgot your battery, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. • Make...
... power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on recalibrating your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature. 133 For instructions on page 16. • If your notebook. You forgot your battery, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. • Make...
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... the printer you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is online. You see...
... the printer you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is online. You see...
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... managing power 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 133 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 103 BIOS Setup utility 70 Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 46 turning on 27, 46 brightness adjusting 27, 28, 42 system keys 28 broadband modem connecting 18 button Effects 40 Help 40 Properties 40 settings 40 Snapshot 41 Start camera 40 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 71 maximizing performance 71 monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 133 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 103 BIOS Setup utility 70 Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 46 turning on 27, 46 brightness adjusting 27, 28, 42 system keys 28 broadband modem connecting 18 button Effects 40 Help 40 Properties 40 settings 40 Snapshot 41 Start camera 40 buttons multimedia panel...
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...slot 59 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, 9 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 36 transferring 79 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 30 fingerprint reader control center 32 locating 12 password bank 33 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25 152 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 106 replacing...
...slot 59 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, 9 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 36 transferring 79 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 30 fingerprint reader control center 32 locating 12 password bank 33 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25 152 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 106 replacing...
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... 25 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 85 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 38 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported 153
... 25 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 85 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 114 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 38 troubleshooting 121 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported 153
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... installing 60 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting 114, 136 screen objects getting information 37 moving 37 selecting 36 scroll zone 35 security startup password 80 while travelling 80 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 3, 80 setting up safety precautions 140 Settings button 40 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts opening menu 37 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26 Snapshot button 41 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs...
... installing 60 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting 114, 136 screen objects getting information 37 moving 37 selecting 36 scroll zone 35 security startup password 80 while travelling 80 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 3, 80 setting up safety precautions 140 Settings button 40 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts opening menu 37 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26 Snapshot button 41 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs...
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... opening files, folders, and programs 36 opening shortcut menu 37 right-clicking 37 scroll zone 35 selecting screen objects 36 troubleshooting 136 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 135 battery 133 diskette drive 113 display 114 DVD drive 115 Express Cards 117 external monitor 136 faxes 127 files 117 general guidelines 112 hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power...
... opening files, folders, and programs 36 opening shortcut menu 37 right-clicking 37 scroll zone 35 selecting screen objects 36 troubleshooting 136 travel tips 77 troubleshooting audio 135 battery 133 diskette drive 113 display 114 DVD drive 115 Express Cards 117 external monitor 136 faxes 127 files 117 general guidelines 112 hard drive 118 Internet connection 119, 127 keyboard 120 LCD panel 114 Media Center 121 memory 124 memory card reader 125 modem 125 mouse 128 network 129, 131 passwords 133 power...
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... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 135 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 39 Webcam status indicator 12 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 38 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 96 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 131 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 131 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor...
... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 135 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 39 Webcam status indicator 12 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 38 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 96 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 131 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 131 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor...