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Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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 a bare metal part of their respective companies. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the...
Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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 a bare metal part of their respective companies. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the...
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... parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to a bare metal part of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook...
... parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to a bare metal part of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook...
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... Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 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 "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your Reference...
... Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 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 "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your Reference...
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... your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 You do not need to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. The password feature is very secure, with no easy way to set using the BIOS utility. As soon as it was put in hibernate mode. Important You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions...
... notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 You do not need to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. The password feature is very secure, with no easy way to set using the BIOS utility. As soon as it was put in hibernate mode. Important You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions...
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... system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to factory condition, see "Recovering your system using recovery discs" on page 88. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If...
... system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to factory condition, see "Recovering your system using recovery discs" on page 88. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If...
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You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs for recovering your hard drive. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have shipped with your notebook, you may want to...
You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of discs for recovering your hard drive. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have shipped with your notebook, you may want to...
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... backup in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Make sure that was not pre-installed on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key on your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software...
... backup in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Make sure that was not pre-installed on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key on your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software...
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... set up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you have a problem with your modem. If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your notebook. Help For more information, see "Left" on page 127. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...
... set up modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you have a problem with your modem. If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your notebook. Help For more information, see "Left" on page 127. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...
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.... • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to an electrical outlet, turned on . • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. You must return your notebook for instructions. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the battery is not working device, such...
.... • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to an electrical outlet, turned on . • Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on battery power • Check the power management settings. You must return your notebook for instructions. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the battery is not working device, such...
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..., then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The...
..., then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The...
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... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera...
... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera...
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...-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory...
...-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 64 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 purchasing 64 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 64 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 purchasing 64 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate...
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... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 source problems 19 SpeedStep settings 72 status indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 136 inkjet 64 installing 58 laser 64 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button...
... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 source problems 19 SpeedStep settings 72 status indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 136 inkjet 64 installing 58 laser 64 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button...
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... see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into these ports. 7 Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3...
... see "Using the memory card reader" on page 59. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into these ports. 7 Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3...
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... your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Important You must return your notebook to set using the BIOS utility. The startup password is difficult for someone else to you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off...
... your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Important You must return your notebook to set using the BIOS utility. The startup password is difficult for someone else to you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. You must enter the User Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off...
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... selected it is connected to is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to press. • Make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers...
... selected it is connected to is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to press. • Make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone...
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... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...