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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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...your notebook from a Sleep state is an alternative to Hybrid Sleep. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 71. www.gateway.com Waking up . Waking your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to save power. -OR- Hibernate mode is much faster than turning on...Sleep mode, press the power button to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running just as you wake your notebook to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep.
...your notebook from a Sleep state is an alternative to Hybrid Sleep. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 71. www.gateway.com Waking up . Waking your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to save power. -OR- Hibernate mode is much faster than turning on...Sleep mode, press the power button to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running just as you wake your notebook to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep.
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... . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off your...
... . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off your...
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For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Increase volume. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. 30 Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Mute the sound. Decrease the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Increase the brightness of the display. FN, then press this system key...
For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Increase volume. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. 30 Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Mute the sound. Decrease the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. Increase the brightness of the display. FN, then press this system key...
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... does not change in the same direction. ■ Tapping on page 45. Press again to change the volume. To increase volume, move from the - www.gateway.com Button Description Mute the sound. Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to...
... does not change in the same direction. ■ Tapping on page 45. Press again to change the volume. To increase volume, move from the - www.gateway.com Button Description Mute the sound. Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . 46
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . 46
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...CDs or DVDs Wipe from your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 89. 87 Gateway provides everything you want to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic ... to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting"...
...CDs or DVDs Wipe from your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 89. 87 Gateway provides everything you want to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic ... to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting"...
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... system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be to follow that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 93. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre... must create the discs) or by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88
... system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be to follow that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 93. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre... must create the discs) or by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88
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..., then click Help and Support. You can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 97. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Help For more...
..., then click Help and Support. You can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 97. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Help For more...
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This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 96 The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 96 The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
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The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 97 The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 97 The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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..., repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press... Recovering your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. ...
..., repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press... Recovering your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. ...
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...troubleshooting is not transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "Networks (wired)" on page 131. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the...required software for the Express Card. Type the keyword System Restore in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see your online User Guide. Help For more information, see "Using a tray-load DVD drive" on page 53. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television ...
...troubleshooting is not transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "Networks (wired)" on page 131. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the...required software for the Express Card. Type the keyword System Restore in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see your online User Guide. Help For more information, see "Using a tray-load DVD drive" on page 53. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television ...
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... wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be allowed. Refer to the system label to minimize human contact during normal operation. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for use. United States of America...be operated (or co-located) in conjunction with any other than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are intended to any antenna other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook. 144 Caution The transmitting ...
... wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be allowed. Refer to the system label to minimize human contact during normal operation. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for use. United States of America...be operated (or co-located) in conjunction with any other than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are intended to any antenna other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook. 144 Caution The transmitting ...
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...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 ... 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89, 93 programs 89, 93 software 89, 93 using 93 Recycle...
...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 ... 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89, 93 programs 89, 93 software 89, 93 using 93 Recycle...
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Index defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 142 guidelines for troubleshooting 114 posture 17 reducing eye strain ...
Index defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 142 guidelines for troubleshooting 114 posture 17 reducing eye strain ...
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... up notebook 23 webcam 14, 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 160
... up notebook 23 webcam 14, 41 Webcam status indicator 14 Windows key 27 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 40 Windows Media Player 40 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 97 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 131 wireless Ethernet button 28 160
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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... button to "wake" it turns off your notebook Putting your notebook. If your session and shuts down most system operations to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Waking up . For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 71. Turning off or slows down to Hybrid ...them . Sleep mode saves your notebook completely off, it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power...
... button to "wake" it turns off your notebook Putting your notebook. If your session and shuts down most system operations to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Waking up . For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 71. Turning off or slows down to Hybrid ...them . Sleep mode saves your notebook completely off, it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power...
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... until the notebook turns off: 1. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. To restart your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to...
... until the notebook turns off: 1. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. To restart your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to...