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...your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, go to step Step 21 to install Windows. -OR- As part of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove...and follow the on-screen instructions. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the Reference Guide, then go to Step 23. 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 "...
...your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, go to step Step 21 to install Windows. -OR- As part of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove...and follow the on-screen instructions. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the Reference Guide, then go to Step 23. 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 "...
8512567 - Setup Poster (Inside)
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...: S/No: Actual product may vary from image shown. in place. For general information about using Windows and the programs that are trademarks or registered trademarks of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site...when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your Gateway notebook, see your User Guide that has been included on your notebook. Product specifications subject to complete Windows setup. USB port Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button...
...: S/No: Actual product may vary from image shown. in place. For general information about using Windows and the programs that are trademarks or registered trademarks of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site...when not using them. • Use sleep mode when not using your Gateway notebook, see your User Guide that has been included on your notebook. Product specifications subject to complete Windows setup. USB port Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button...
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... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 89 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...
... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 89 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...
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.... Accessing your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your... About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
.... Accessing your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your... About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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... sometimes called "laptops," do not use your notebook while it is no higher than eye level. 14 Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for setting up...
... sometimes called "laptops," do not use your notebook while it is no higher than eye level. 14 Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for setting up...
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...any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Power button Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create... 20 For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 60. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 75. 3 If you can run programs and search for files. CHAPTER 3:...
...any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Power button Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create... 20 For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 60. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 75. 3 If you can run programs and search for files. CHAPTER 3:...
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... not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off . Important If for about five seconds, then release it . The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. The notebook turns off your notebook, press and hold the power button...notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. CHAPTER 3: ...
... not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off . Important If for about five seconds, then release it . The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. The notebook turns off your notebook, press and hold the power button...notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. CHAPTER 3: ...
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... using a USB port. For more about the function key actions. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. Key types The keyboard has ...several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different purposes. Each program uses different function keys for specific system operations. Key type Icon Description Function ...
... using a USB port. For more about the function key actions. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. Key types The keyboard has ...several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for different purposes. Each program uses different function keys for specific system operations. Key type Icon Description Function ...
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www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description Navigation keys Press these keys to type numbers. Numeric keypad Use these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Windows key Press this key for quick access to the end of a document. System key combinations When ... with other keys to perform a specific action. FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to open the Windows Start menu. Application key Press this key to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Arrow keys Press these...
www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description Navigation keys Press these keys to type numbers. Numeric keypad Use these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Windows key Press this key for quick access to the end of a document. System key combinations When ... with other keys to perform a specific action. FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to open the Windows Start menu. Application key Press this key to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Arrow keys Press these...
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... touchpad buttons. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications • A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can...Boot level security that provides enhanced security and convenience. www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader...
... touchpad buttons. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications • A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can...Boot level security that provides enhanced security and convenience. www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader...
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... right button once. Do this... Using the optional multimedia panel Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop 37 Release the button to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To... Position the pointer over the object. Press...
... right button once. Do this... Using the optional multimedia panel Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop 37 Release the button to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To... Position the pointer over the object. Press...
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...the volume. towards the -. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can start swiping at any point on the strip... finger on as a guest. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. To increase volume, move from the -...
...the volume. towards the -. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can start swiping at any point on the strip... finger on as a guest. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. To increase volume, move from the -...
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...Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information about ...information about using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online ...
...Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information about ...information about using an Internet chat service, see the help for that service. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online ...
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... page 25. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on page 37. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front... of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see...
... page 25. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on page 37. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front... of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see...
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... interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you are uncertain of the sanction to close it. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as harmful, the option to use of the... examples of interference to using or turning on or off while traveling in the top-right corner of wireless devices may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. Warning In environments where the risk of devices that provide wireless communication.
... interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you are uncertain of the sanction to close it. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as harmful, the option to use of the... examples of interference to using or turning on or off while traveling in the top-right corner of wireless devices may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. Warning In environments where the risk of devices that provide wireless communication.
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.... The wireless status indicator turns on a wireless network, see "Front" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click... Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about using your online User Guide 45 When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on a wireless Ethernet network. www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook ...
.... The wireless status indicator turns on a wireless network, see "Front" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click... Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information about using your online User Guide 45 When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on a wireless Ethernet network. www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook ...
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... 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook may turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 7 ...the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into...
... 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook may turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 7 ...the display on the projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor, or television. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into...
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...as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook desktop, you want to use the monitor, projector, or television as an extension of the notebook display... (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 64 To adjust the display properties on the projector, monitor, or television does not appear correctly, or ...
...as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook desktop, you want to use the monitor, projector, or television as an extension of the notebook display... (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 64 To adjust the display properties on the projector, monitor, or television does not appear correctly, or ...
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... box opens. 65 You can configure your desk. 7 Click OK. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your notebook so the ...settings are correct each time you give a presentation. www.gateway.com 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for a presentation: 1 Click ...
... box opens. 65 You can configure your desk. 7 Click OK. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your notebook so the ...settings are correct each time you give a presentation. www.gateway.com 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for a presentation: 1 Click ...
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Your battery may run slower than you change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 74 You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for your program. Changing the power plan Power plans ... power plan sacrifices battery life in order to gain performance. To change power saving options such as you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power...
Your battery may run slower than you change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 74 You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for your program. Changing the power plan Power plans ... power plan sacrifices battery life in order to gain performance. To change power saving options such as you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power...