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... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 74 Adding and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 74 Adding and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
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... network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. This connection type is a number...
... network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. This connection type is a number...
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... the window. Sharing resources With a network, you can see the network name, but you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on the left of your network. Follow the instructions included with your Internet service provider. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Testing your printer to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you cannot connect to...
... the window. Sharing resources With a network, you can see the network name, but you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on the left of your network. Follow the instructions included with your Internet service provider. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Testing your printer to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you cannot connect to...
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The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed...
The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed...
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... optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 62. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Caution: Provide adequate space around your skin. If the air vents are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device...
... optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 62. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Caution: Provide adequate space around your skin. If the air vents are not obstructed. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device...
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... a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Caution Use a password that is very secure, with no easy way to enter at startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the User Password each time you use...
... a cable lock and leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away. • Always keep the information in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Caution Use a password that is very secure, with no easy way to enter at startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the User Password each time you use...
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... technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. 88 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working...
... technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. 88 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working...
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... any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace 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...
... any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace 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...
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... to play is facing up, then try again. • Make sure that the CD label is plugged into the headphone jack on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your volume control, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. 112 Occasionally discs are plugged in speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up.
... to play is facing up, then try again. • Make sure that the CD label is plugged into the headphone jack on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your volume control, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. 112 Occasionally discs are plugged in speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up.
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... can burn videos that the memory module is failing. To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the DVR-MS format. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 120 A DVR-MS file recorded to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as...
... can burn videos that the memory module is failing. To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the DVR-MS format. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 120 A DVR-MS file recorded to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as...
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...white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 132. 124 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 7 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
...white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 132. 124 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 7 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
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... set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is installed correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free...
... set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is installed correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 16. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free...
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... printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 130 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 want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Make...
... printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 130 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 want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Make...
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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 129 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 99 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 129 bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 99 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 113 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, 9 faxes troubleshooting 123 files opening 36 transferring 79 troubleshooting 113 fingerprint enrolling 30 fingerprint reader control center 32 locating 12 password bank 33 troubleshooting 114 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25 folders 148 opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 102 replacing...
...slot 59 troubleshooting 113 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7, 9 faxes troubleshooting 123 files opening 36 transferring 79 troubleshooting 113 fingerprint enrolling 30 fingerprint reader control center 32 locating 12 password bank 33 troubleshooting 114 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25 folders 148 opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 102 replacing...
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... key combinations 25 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 110 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 117 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 99 removing 99 replacing 99 troubleshooting 120 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported...
... key combinations 25 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 110 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 117 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 99 removing 99 replacing 99 troubleshooting 120 memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported...
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... adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 Hibernate mode 72 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 72 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 81 management 67, 71 plans 74 Sleep mode 21, 26, 72 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 74 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 129 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 19 printer default 130 installing 60 troubleshooting 130 USB port...
... adapter 72 battery 68, 69, 70, 71 button 11, 26 changing modes 73 changing plans 74 connector 9, 16 conserving battery power 71 EmPower adapter 72 extending battery life 71 Hibernate mode 72 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 72 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 81 management 67, 71 plans 74 Sleep mode 21, 26, 72 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 74 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 129 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 19 printer default 130 installing 60 troubleshooting 130 USB port...
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... Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 80 setting up safety precautions 136 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 re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 28, 42 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 troubleshooting 131 speakers built-in 11 jack 8 SpeedStep technology 74 Start camera button 40 starting notebook 19 programs 36 startup password...
... Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 80 setting up safety precautions 136 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 re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 28, 42 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 troubleshooting 131 speakers built-in 11 jack 8 SpeedStep technology 74 Start camera button 40 starting notebook 19 programs 36 startup password...
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... drive 109 display 110 DVD drive 111 Express Cards 113 external monitor 132 faxes 123 files 113 general guidelines 108 hard drive 114 Internet connection 115, 123 keyboard 116 LCD panel 110 Media Center 117 memory 120 memory card reader 121 modem 121 mouse 124 network 125, 127 passwords 129 power 129 printer 130 projector 132 safety guidelines 108 screen 110, 132 screen area 110 screen resolution 110 sound 131 status indicators 131 technical support 132 telephone support 132 touchpad 132 video...
... drive 109 display 110 DVD drive 111 Express Cards 113 external monitor 132 faxes 123 files 113 general guidelines 108 hard drive 114 Internet connection 115, 123 keyboard 116 LCD panel 110 Media Center 117 memory 120 memory card reader 121 modem 121 mouse 124 network 125, 127 passwords 129 power 129 printer 130 projector 132 safety guidelines 108 screen 110, 132 screen area 110 screen resolution 110 sound 131 status indicators 131 technical support 132 telephone support 132 touchpad 132 video...
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... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 125 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 127 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 127 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor port 9 projector port 9 troubleshooting 132 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 57, 61, 62 volume adjusting 28, 42 adjusting modem 124 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 131 W waking up notebook 21 webcam...
... device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 125 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 127 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling 79 wireless network switch 6 troubleshooting 127 working safely 14 V VGA port 9, 63 video HDMI out jack 9 monitor port 9 projector port 9 troubleshooting 132 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 57, 61, 62 volume adjusting 28, 42 adjusting modem 124 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting 131 W waking up notebook 21 webcam...