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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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...on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For all ...Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway... Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway... Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway...
...on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For all ...Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway... Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway... Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway...
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... bright indoor lighting should not reflect on your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. 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 the screen or shine directly...
... bright indoor lighting should not reflect on your screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. 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 the screen or shine directly...
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...setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). 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 page 75. 3 If you can run programs and search for the first ...button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your online ...
...setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). 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 page 75. 3 If you can run programs and search for the first ...button mode, see "Changing advanced settings" on any peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your online ...
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... notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. The notebook turns off . The notebook turns off , then turns ...click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to restart (reboot) your notebook. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up ...
... notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. The notebook turns off . The notebook turns off , then turns ...click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to restart (reboot) your notebook. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up ...
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...system operations. 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. Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these colored keys in combination with another key. CHAPTER... functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of keys. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to perform actions in combination with the FN key to perform...
...system operations. 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. Key type Icon Description Function keys Press these colored keys in combination with another key. CHAPTER... functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of keys. Function keys/ System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to perform actions in combination with the FN key to perform...
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www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 25 Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. This key can also be used in combination with other...keypad Use these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). 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 to the beginning of a line, to ...
www.gateway.com Key type Icon Description Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 25 Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. This key can also be used in combination with other...keypad Use these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). 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 to the beginning of a line, to ...
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...matching fingerprint can access • Boot level security that provides enhanced security and convenience. Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password ...the correct method to use the fingerprint reader. 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...
...matching fingerprint can access • Boot level security that provides enhanced security and convenience. Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password ...the correct method to use the fingerprint reader. 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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... Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop 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). Instant on as a guest. Play or pause the CD ...Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Important:...
... Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop 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). Instant on as a guest. Play or pause the CD ...Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Important:...
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.... Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick...
.... Slide the Brightness control to adjust the overall volume of your online User Guide. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick...
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For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. For more information...26. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on page 38. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 44 Slide the Volume control to decrease ...
For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on the optional multimedia panel. For more information...26. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on page 38. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 44 Slide the Volume control to decrease ...
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... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to using or turning on the wireless device. 45 IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are uncertain of the.... When in an airplane. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you are examples of wireless devices may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to using or turning on the wireless device. 45 IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are uncertain of the.... When in an airplane. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you are examples of wireless devices may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
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...radio off . To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The wireless status indicator turns off. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your ...in your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Front" on a wireless Ethernet network. For the location of the wireless network...
...radio off . To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The wireless status indicator turns off. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your ...in your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Front" on a wireless Ethernet network. For the location of the wireless network...
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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 Press ... projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. 63 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...
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 Press ... projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. 63 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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The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if ...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 deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 64 To adjust the display properties on... properties If the image on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if ...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 deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 64 To adjust the display properties on... properties If the image on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
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..., projector, or television as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk. 7 Click OK. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
..., projector, or television as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk. 7 Click OK. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
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... settings) let you : • Balanced - This is automatically turned off. Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. Use this plan if you need additional computing power for an extended period of time....two power plans. • High performance - To change power saving options such as you are accustomed to extend battery life. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 74 You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for your program. Three power plans are accustomed to gain performance....
... settings) let you : • Balanced - This is automatically turned off. Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. Use this plan if you need additional computing power for an extended period of time....two power plans. • High performance - To change power saving options such as you are accustomed to extend battery life. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 74 You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for your program. Three power plans are accustomed to gain performance....
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...selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you close the LCD panel. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box,... then press ENTER. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 75 Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to the power button and Sleep system key. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings).
...selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you close the LCD panel. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - Type the keyword power plan in the Search Help box,... then press ENTER. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 75 Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to the power button and Sleep system key. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change power settings).
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... keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 76 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box...
... keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 76 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box...
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... re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Preparing for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. If you want to return...can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. ...
... re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Preparing for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. If you want to return...can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. ...