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... 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. 7 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Never slide components over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to push on your notebook. Make sure that secures the DVD drive to replace the DVD drive...
... 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. 7 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Never slide components over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to push on your notebook. Make sure that secures the DVD drive to replace the DVD drive...
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... to dangerous electrical voltages 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 replace the hard drive. Locating Components 1 2 Print out the section "Setting up , then remove the battery. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in the the online Reference Guide if you are trademarks or...
... to dangerous electrical voltages 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 replace the hard drive. Locating Components 1 2 Print out the section "Setting up , then remove the battery. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in the the online Reference Guide if you are trademarks or...
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... 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 the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove...
... 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 the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are replacing, then remove...
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... a cable lock and leave your notebook in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook. This is difficult for someone else to guess. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. Important You must enter the User Password each time you while waiting in hibernate mode. Be ready to recover a forgotten password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password...
... a cable lock and leave your notebook in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook. This is difficult for someone else to guess. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. Important You must enter the User Password each time you while waiting in hibernate mode. Be ready to recover a forgotten password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password...
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... the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. However, if you may want to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Caution Although you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. You should create your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media...
... the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. However, if you may want to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Caution Although you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. You should create your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media...
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... 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information about using your volume control, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the notebook. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume control is plugged into the headphone jack on page 87. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers...
... 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information about using your volume control, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the notebook. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume control is plugged into the headphone jack on page 87. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers...
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... the error, your ISP is installed correctly. If you have a problem with your modem. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is having technical difficulties. 121 Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are unable to reinstall the operating system. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For the location of your modem jack, see "Replacing the hard drive...
... the error, your ISP is installed correctly. If you have a problem with your modem. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is having technical difficulties. 121 Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are unable to reinstall the operating system. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For the location of your modem jack, see "Replacing the hard drive...
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... battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 72. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on page 66. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make...
... battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 72. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on page 66. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing batteries" on AC power • Make...
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... online/offline button that the power cable is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. 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 work offline. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that...
... online/offline button that the power cable is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. 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 work offline. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that...
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... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
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... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
8512944 - FX Setup Poster
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... the power management settings to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your notebook. • Use the DVD drive only when you need to . • Travel with the software you should: • Regularly update your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for Windows Vista® (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update). • Use the security features provided in the Windows Vista® Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then...
... the power management settings to reduce power use. • Turn off wireless devices when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your notebook. • Use the DVD drive only when you need to . • Travel with the software you should: • Regularly update your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for Windows Vista® (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update). • Use the security features provided in the Windows Vista® Security Center (click (Start), Control Panel, then...
8513074 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1
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... adapter cable into this optional jack. If the air vents are not obstructed. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this connector. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power...
... adapter cable into this optional jack. If the air vents are not obstructed. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this connector. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power...
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... a startup screen, press F2. Avoid working with confidential files until you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 If you forget your password, you must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password...
... a startup screen, press F2. Avoid working with confidential files until you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 If you forget your password, you must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password...
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... to install Windows. -ORIf your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" on -screen instructions. 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...
... to install Windows. -ORIf your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" on -screen instructions. 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...
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.... To set to the correct port. • Make sure that you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Press the button to put...
.... To set to the correct port. • Make sure that you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Press the button to put...
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... 26 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 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
... 26 toggle display 26 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 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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... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 43 muting 28, 39, 43 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 45 turning on 45 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 43 muting 28, 39, 43 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 45 turning on 45 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 131 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor...