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...-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical 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 your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook are ready to replace the DVD drive.
...-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical 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 your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook are ready to replace the DVD drive.
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... Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to a bare metal part of your notebook. 5 Close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...
... Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to a bare metal part of your notebook. 5 Close the LCD panel. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...
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... 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 you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards...
... 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 you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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... using your notebook. • Use the DVD drive only when you can comfortably 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 Gateway notebook, see your User Guide that has been included on -screen instructions to complete Windows setup. USER GUIDE ® SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your AC power adapter whenever power is available. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook...
... using your notebook. • Use the DVD drive only when you can comfortably 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 Gateway notebook, see your User Guide that has been included on -screen instructions to complete Windows setup. USER GUIDE ® SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your AC power adapter whenever power is available. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook...
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... your online User Guide In addition to your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to...
... your online User Guide In addition to your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to...
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... objects into this optional jack. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. 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...
... objects into this optional jack. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. If these slots. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. 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...
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....gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. The display stays off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of use...
....gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. The display stays off all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of use...
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... notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 As soon as it was put in order to Gateway for someone else to enter at startup. Be ready to claim your notebook to set using the BIOS utility. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you while waiting in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access...
... notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 As soon as it was put in order to Gateway for someone else to enter at startup. Be ready to claim your notebook to set using the BIOS utility. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you while waiting in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access...
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... software or hardware have stopped working correctly. To recover software and drivers that you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for additional system recovery options, you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering...
... software or hardware have stopped working correctly. To recover software and drivers that you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for additional system recovery options, you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering...
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... Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your notebook, you need to recover software that you need to need recovery discs...
... Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your notebook, you need to recover software that you need to need recovery discs...
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... use RAID and the drive you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to insert your keyboard and follow the 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 Express and memory cards. 110 As part...
... use RAID and the drive you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to insert your keyboard and follow the 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 Express and memory cards. 110 As part...
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..." on page 8. • If you are plugged in speakers, make sure that the volume control on . • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 89. For more information about using the built-in and turned on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to play these CDs...
..." on page 8. • If you are plugged in speakers, make sure that the volume control on . • Clean the disc. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 89. For more information about using the built-in and turned on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to play these CDs...
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Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 74. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your notebook. Your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to your AC power adapter is installed correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook for instructions. You forgot your battery, see "Recalibrating the...
Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 74. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that your notebook. Your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to your AC power adapter is installed correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook for instructions. You forgot your battery, see "Recalibrating the...
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... ENTER. 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. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
... ENTER. 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. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
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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 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 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 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 106 replacing...
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... 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 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 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 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 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 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...