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... and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your notebook. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step...
... and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your notebook. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step...
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... the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving 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 replace the hard drive. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in the...
... the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving 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 replace the hard drive. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in the...
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... 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 your keyboard and follow the on your notebook. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive...
... 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 your keyboard and follow the on your notebook. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive...
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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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... BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in a safe place. You do not need to recover...
... BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook was turned off or put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on the bottom of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in a safe place. You do not need to recover...
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... "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 95. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
... "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 95. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
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... create an additional set . 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 to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery...
... create an additional set . 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 to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery...
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... Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to reinstall any important files you want to recover your keyboard. You still need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up files in its original factory condition. Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. Make sure that was not pre-installed...
... Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to reinstall any important files you want to recover your keyboard. You still need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up files in its original factory condition. Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. Make sure that was not pre-installed...
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... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 127. • Make sure that the hard drive is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway...
... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 127. • Make sure that the hard drive is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway...
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... your notebook is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. 135 Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility...
... your notebook is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. 135 Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility...
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... the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup.
... the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup.
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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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... adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 55. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 20. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot...
... adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 55. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 20. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into the memory card reader. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot...
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... recover a forgotten password. If you forget your password, you can see a startup screen, press F2. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook was turned off or put in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter at startup. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password...
... recover a forgotten password. If you forget your password, you can see a startup screen, press F2. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook was turned off or put in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter at startup. As soon as it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password...
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... printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you have an online/offline button that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To make sure that you want to print to work...
... printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you have an online/offline button that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To make sure that you want to print to work...
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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...