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... to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. As part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. ... drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007... your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
... to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. As part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. ... drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007... your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning 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...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning 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...
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...sides clear. You must keep the ventilation openings on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for long periods of time..., or your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on your eyes. Notebook operating temperatures can avoid glare on a soft surface, such as your notebook, and fire danger....
...sides clear. You must keep the ventilation openings on distant objects. • Where feasible, keep your head vertical while looking at the screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your notebook, follow these general guidelines for long periods of time..., or your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on your eyes. Notebook operating temperatures can avoid glare on a soft surface, such as your notebook, and fire danger....
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... about connecting peripheral devices, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 58. Tip See the documentation...
... about connecting peripheral devices, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on page 58. Tip See the documentation...
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The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to enroll ... you can identify you must select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 32 If you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next.
The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to enroll ... you can identify you must select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 32 If you plan to memory in the fingerprint reader. The Welcome screen opens. 2 Click Next.
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The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 33 After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you do not want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. www.gateway.com 4 If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next.
The Enrollment screen appears. 5 Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. A new box appears with three empty circles in it. 33 After you have completed the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears. -ORIf you do not want to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then click Next. The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. www.gateway.com 4 If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, click to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next.
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... by a fingerprint icon in the Retype password box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Swipe your finger. The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used . Using...
... by a fingerprint icon in the Retype password box, then click Next. 9 Click Finish. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Swipe your finger. The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password in the Backup password box, type the same password in one of the notebook control how the fingerprint reader is used . Using...
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Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents. You can use the scroll zone to program. 37 Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction.
Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents. You can use the scroll zone to program. 37 Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction.
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...buttons. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to connect a USB mouse. This action is called clicking. Move the pointer on the screen. Tip You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. Move your online User Guide. Select an ...object on the screen. Quickly press and release the left button twice in rapid succession. Position the pointer over the object. For more information, see "Changing the mouse...
...buttons. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to connect a USB mouse. This action is called clicking. Move the pointer on the screen. Tip You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. Move your online User Guide. Select an ...object on the screen. Quickly press and release the left button twice in rapid succession. Position the pointer over the object. For more information, see "Changing the mouse...
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Move an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . 39 Position the pointer over the object. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. This action is called right-clicking. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To... Position the pointer over the object. Do this...
Move an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Press the left button and hold it . 39 Position the pointer over the object. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. This action is called right-clicking. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To... Position the pointer over the object. Do this...
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Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on . Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. ... audio settings. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 42 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software...
Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on . Modifies properties such as zoom, backlight compensation, brightness, and contrast. ... audio settings. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 42 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software...
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Create a video recording. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 43 Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Turn audio capture on or off. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera).
Create a video recording. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 43 Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Turn audio capture on or off. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera).
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... the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 44 Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 28. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more...
... the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 44 Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 28. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more...
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When you can save battery power by plugging your standard notebook settings. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to ...airplane in all localities. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on the presentation settings. Accessories may not be available ...
When you can save battery power by plugging your standard notebook settings. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to ...airplane in all localities. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on the presentation settings. Accessories may not be available ...
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...Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The entire process takes several hours. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge... to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. If your battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery...
...Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The entire process takes several hours. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge... to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. If your battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery...
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... close the LCD panel. Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To turn on the left side of the screen that you are not tied to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
... close the LCD panel. Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To turn on the left side of the screen that you are not tied to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
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..., then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you can remember, but that is the password you can see a startup screen, press F2. Caution Use a password that you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you must return your notebook to... Gateway for service. As soon as it was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a ...
..., then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Avoid working with confidential files until you can remember, but that is the password you can see a startup screen, press F2. Caution Use a password that you can be sure of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with you must return your notebook to... Gateway for service. As soon as it was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a ...
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www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you ...and lint trapped under the keys. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to occasionally open the memory ...the case, so keep the vents free of air with the exception of your notebook. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your notebook and other parts of the memory bay. Use a soft cloth and water to...
www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you ...and lint trapped under the keys. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to occasionally open the memory ...the case, so keep the vents free of air with the exception of your notebook. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by your notebook and other parts of the memory bay. Use a soft cloth and water to...
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... then press ENTER. To delete everything on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any ... and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your notebook. If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. b Click Recovery, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. Caution A complete...
... then press ENTER. To delete everything on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any ... and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your notebook. If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. b Click Recovery, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. Caution A complete...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 93. 100
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 93. 100