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... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
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... firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn them as though they were attached directly to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and...
... firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn them as though they were attached directly to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and...
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... settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens...
... settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens...
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..., then replace the battery(ies) before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords...
..., then replace the battery(ies) before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords...
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... notebook. ■ If your modem and network jacks on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message This may need to static electricity or physical shock, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you have a problem with your ISP technical support for errors...
... notebook. ■ If your modem and network jacks on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message This may need to static electricity or physical shock, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you have a problem with your ISP technical support for errors...
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... S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. You want to change display settings to...
... S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. You want to change display settings to...
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...; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your network jack, see the poster or hardware guide. You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error...
...; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your network jack, see the poster or hardware guide. You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error...
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... you can turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. To turn down and restart your notebook. You may cause problems with another device, make sure...
... you can turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. To turn down and restart your notebook. You may cause problems with another device, make sure...
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... Control Panel is connected correctly to your notebook. ■ If your battery(ies), see "Recharging the battery" on page 90. ■ Make sure that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the surge protector is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164 For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make...
... Control Panel is connected correctly to your notebook. ■ If your battery(ies), see "Recharging the battery" on page 90. ■ Make sure that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the surge protector is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164 For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make...
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... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
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... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...
... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...
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... Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off 37 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 38 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 39 Changing modules 40 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card 45 Using a port replicator 47 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 47 Connecting a USB device 48 Connecting...
... Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off 37 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 38 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 39 Changing modules 40 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card 45 Using a port replicator 47 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 47 Connecting a USB device 48 Connecting...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 24 Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Module Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Module Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on. 1 ■ LED off - Module is being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive is not installed in use. ■ Indicator solid purple - The status indicators are on - Module is turned on . Status indicators inform you may need to press...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 24 Wireless network Caps lock Hard drive Module Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Module Hard drive Num lock Icon Description ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on. 1 ■ LED off - Module is being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive is not installed in use. ■ Indicator solid purple - The status indicators are on - Module is turned on . Status indicators inform you may need to press...
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... you can see a startup screen, press F2. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook as soon as you must set the supervisor password in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. 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 can see a startup screen, press F2. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook as soon as you must set the supervisor password in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to Gateway for service. The password feature is set the user (startup) password. 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...
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... and turned on page 42. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Use the built-in your notebook to a stereo system to play is plugged into the headphone jack on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your online User Guide. For...
... and turned on page 42. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Use the built-in your notebook to a stereo system to play is plugged into the headphone jack on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your online User Guide. For...
Reference Guide
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... removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on the hard drive. For the location of your notebook. Help For more information, see "Right" on page 117. • Make sure that the modem cable is in the diskette drive, eject it , then restart your modem jack, see "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your network jack, see "Checking the hard drive for help. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems...
... removing your hard drive, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on the hard drive. For the location of your notebook. Help For more information, see "Right" on page 117. • Make sure that the modem cable is in the diskette drive, eject it , then restart your modem jack, see "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your network jack, see "Checking the hard drive for help. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems...
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.... See the guide that came with your notebook. Many printers have selected it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Make sure that...
.... See the guide that came with your notebook. Many printers have selected it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Make sure that...
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... troubleshooting 117 using while traveling 70 digital camera memory card reader 8, 44 USB port 8 digital video camera connecting 48, 49 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 106 diskette drive locating 7 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 106 display brightness 35 switching 27 troubleshooting 107 display properties adjusting 50 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 31, 32 double-tapping 32 dragging 31 drivers recovery discs 82, 85 re-installing 80, 81 drives CD 42 changing modular drives 40 diskette 7 DVD 7, 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD...
... troubleshooting 117 using while traveling 70 digital camera memory card reader 8, 44 USB port 8 digital video camera connecting 48, 49 IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 106 diskette drive locating 7 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 106 display brightness 35 switching 27 troubleshooting 107 display properties adjusting 50 docking port 10 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 31, 32 double-tapping 32 dragging 31 drivers recovery discs 82, 85 re-installing 80, 81 drives CD 42 changing modular drives 40 diskette 7 DVD 7, 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD...
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... latch 10 modules changing 40 purchasing 54 monitor adding external 49 color quality 51 port 9 screen resolution 51 troubleshooting external 129 using 27 using external 52 mouse connecting 30 troubleshooting 121 USB port 8 See also touchpad moving pointer 30 screen objects 31 148 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 mute button 29 muting sound 29, 36 N navigation keys 26 network troubleshooting 121, 123 network jack 8, 20 networking turning off Bluetooth 38 turning off wireless Ethernet 37 turning on Bluetooth 38 turning on wireless Ethernet...
... latch 10 modules changing 40 purchasing 54 monitor adding external 49 color quality 51 port 9 screen resolution 51 troubleshooting external 129 using 27 using external 52 mouse connecting 30 troubleshooting 121 USB port 8 See also touchpad moving pointer 30 screen objects 31 148 MP3 player memory cards 44 multimedia adjusting volume 36 using DVD drive 42 mute button 29 muting sound 29, 36 N navigation keys 26 network troubleshooting 121, 123 network jack 8, 20 networking turning off Bluetooth 38 turning off wireless Ethernet 37 turning on Bluetooth 38 turning on wireless Ethernet...
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... out) jack 7, 53 U upgrading 93 USB connecting device 48 port 47, 48 USB port 8 user password 72 V ventilation 7 VGA port 9, 49 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S-Video out jack 7 troubleshooting 129 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 48, 49 volume adjusting 29, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 29, 36 system keys 29 troubleshooting 128 W waking up notebook 22 Windows key 26 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 89 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 27 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 123 turning off 37 turning on 37 using...
... out) jack 7, 53 U upgrading 93 USB connecting device 48 port 47, 48 USB port 8 user password 72 V ventilation 7 VGA port 9, 49 video monitor port 9 projector port 9 S-Video out jack 7 troubleshooting 129 VGA port 9 video camera connecting 48, 49 volume adjusting 29, 36 adjusting modem 120 controls 36 muting 29, 36 system keys 29 troubleshooting 128 W waking up notebook 22 Windows key 26 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 89 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 27 status indicator 24 troubleshooting 123 turning off 37 turning on 37 using...