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... "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 the DVD bracket and slide the drive out of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery...
... "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 the DVD bracket and slide the drive out of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery...
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... out the section "Setting up an optional RAID" located in your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 8 Turn your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the the online Reference Guide if you are extremely...
... out the section "Setting up an optional RAID" located in your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 8 Turn your notebook. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the the online Reference Guide if you are extremely...
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... so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws removed 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 notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" in the United States and...
... so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws removed 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 notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up an optional RAID" in the United States and...
8512944 - FX Setup Poster
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.... USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify 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 connect safely and securely. For general information about using Windows and...
.... USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your notebook, connecting your notebook to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see . • Remove Express Cards when not using them. • Modify 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 connect safely and securely. For general information about using Windows and...
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.... Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Gateway model and serial number...
.... Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Gateway model and serial number...
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... Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook may become hot enough to harm your lap. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 19. 9 Do not use the notebook...
... Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook may become hot enough to harm your lap. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 19. 9 Do not use the notebook...
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... you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off auto-save features in a cool, dry place for maximum power savings while your notebook. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Several partial discharges with...
... you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off auto-save features in a cool, dry place for maximum power savings while your notebook. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Several partial discharges with...
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... your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 This is difficult for someone else to recover a forgotten password. Avoid working with confidential files until you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to guess. As soon as it was put in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access...
... your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 This is difficult for someone else to recover a forgotten password. Avoid working with confidential files until you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to guess. As soon as it was put in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access...
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... you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook for system recovery may be to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 98. • To re-install your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 113 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering your system using recovery discs" on page...
... you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook for system recovery may be to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 98. • To re-install your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 113 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering your system using recovery discs" on page...
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... eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that did not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. If this procedure.) 89 You should create your pre-installed software and device drivers, in...
... eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that did not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. If this procedure.) 89 You should create your pre-installed software and device drivers, in...
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... notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your system using the Windows Vista® operating system DVD. You still need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to recover your notebook. 98 Recovering your notebook. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in step 8, you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format...
... notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your system using the Windows Vista® operating system DVD. You still need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to recover your notebook. 98 Recovering your notebook. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in step 8, you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format...
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... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws 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...
... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws 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...
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... play is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Right" on page 8. • If you have copy protection software. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are using powered speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is plugged...
... play is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Right" on page 8. • If you have copy protection software. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are using powered speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is plugged...
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.... • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 70. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. You must return your notebook for instructions. Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working on...
.... • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 70. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. You must return your notebook for instructions. Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working on...
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... click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that came with your notebook. Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 press so the printer can start printing. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup...
... click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that came with your notebook. Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 press so the printer can start printing. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup...
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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, 47 turning on 27, 47 brightness adjusting 27, 28, 43 system keys 28 broadband modem connecting 18 button Effects 40 Help 40 Properties 40 settings 40 Snapshot 42 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, 47 turning on 27, 47 brightness adjusting 27, 28, 43 system keys 28 broadband modem connecting 18 button Effects 40 Help 40 Properties 40 settings 40 Snapshot 42 Start camera 40 buttons multimedia panel...
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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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... 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 2, 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 42 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 2, 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 42 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 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...