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... voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. ESD...
... voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. ESD...
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... 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may...
... 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may...
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.... 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove the four screws that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook does not use RAID...
.... 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove the four screws that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook does not use RAID...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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... installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook to . • Travel with the software you should: • Regularly update your hard drive. USB port Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. All other countries. To ensure a high level of security, you need to the Internet or a network...
... installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook to . • Travel with the software you should: • Regularly update your hard drive. USB port Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. All other countries. To ensure a high level of security, you need to the Internet or a network...
8512568 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 19. 9 Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this optional jack. For more information, see "Connecting the optional...
... notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 19. 9 Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this optional jack. For more information, see "Connecting the optional...
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... your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of 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 power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Many Express Cards use , to turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth...
... your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of 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 power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Many Express Cards use , to turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth...
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... Use a password that is set the user (startup) password. Important You must set the supervisor password in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to set using the BIOS utility. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in order to your notebook display...
... Use a password that is set the user (startup) password. Important You must set the supervisor password in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to set using the BIOS utility. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in order to your notebook display...
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... instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 97. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 113 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 93. 88 Problem solving may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your...
... instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 97. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 113 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 93. 88 Problem solving may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your...
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... software's installation instructions. Preparing 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 need to create an additional set of software and driver recovery discs. If this procedure.) 89 Important Your notebook may not be expecting to need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. You can recover pre-installed software...
... software's installation instructions. Preparing 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 need to create an additional set of software and driver recovery discs. If this procedure.) 89 Important Your notebook may not be expecting to need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. You can recover pre-installed software...
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... backup, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in step 8, you can still run Windows, back up to c:\backup. - 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 or restart your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your notebook...
... backup, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in step 8, you can still run Windows, back up to c:\backup. - 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 or restart your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your notebook...
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... Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 110 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...
... Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 110 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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... cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up . For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. 116 For...
... cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook is turned up . For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. 116 For...
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... not working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing the battery" on AC power • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 74. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected...
... not working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing the battery" on AC power • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 74. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected...
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... it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing 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 may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click...
... it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing 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 may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click...
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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...