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...United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important The...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 on your notebook. Replacing the hard ...
...United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important The...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 on your notebook. Replacing the hard ...
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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 ... 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 103 iii
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 ... 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 103 iii
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... included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your hard drive. Your User .... CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2
... included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your hard drive. Your User .... CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2
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... clear. You must keep the ventilation openings on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on a soft surface, such as your...
... clear. You must keep the ventilation openings on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on a soft surface, such as your...
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... 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your online User Guide. 22 Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. From that came with each device... for files. For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 ...
... 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your online User Guide. 22 Tip For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. From that came with each device... for files. For more information on using Windows, see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 74. 3 If you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 ...
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... notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may ...Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off your notebook: •...
... notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may ...Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off your notebook: •...
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Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 You do not need to shut ...down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your...
Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 26 You do not need to shut ...down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your...
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... used in combination with other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to shortcut menus and help...
... used in combination with other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to shortcut menus and help...
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...right touchpad buttons. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications • Launch an application based on which teaches you swipe • A safe or folder for storing ...you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 31 www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you can access • Boot level...
...right touchpad buttons. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in Windows and Web-based applications • Launch an application based on which teaches you swipe • A safe or folder for storing ...you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 31 www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you can access • Boot level...
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Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on , turned off ) and open Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on as a guest. Play or pause ...on the notebook (if turned off , or in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 40 Skip ahead one CD track or DVD ...
Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on , turned off ) and open Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on as a guest. Play or pause ...on the notebook (if turned off , or in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 40 Skip ahead one CD track or DVD ...
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For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help ... 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 information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Tip For more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help ... 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.
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...-ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on the optional multimedia panel. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 45 www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and ...For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 40. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on ...
...-ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on the optional multimedia panel. Slide the Volume control to decrease volume. 45 www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and ...For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 40. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on ...
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). 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
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). 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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... the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Left" on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on . To turn on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click... Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off : • Press FN + F2. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Wireless ...
... the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Left" on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on . To turn on page 25. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click... Windows Mobility Center. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off : • Press FN + F2. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see "Wireless ...
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CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 60
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 60
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.... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. To adjust the display properties on both the ... projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 61 www.gateway.com 7 Press FN+F4 to use the display as an extension of your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display...
.... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. To adjust the display properties on both the ... projector, monitor, or television, and viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 61 www.gateway.com 7 Press FN+F4 to use the display as an extension of your notebook desktop, you should adjust the display...
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... as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for a presentation You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to... select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if necessary. 5 To ...
... as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the notebook display (both displays have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 6 To use a projector, monitor, or television for a presentation You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to... select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Click monitor 2. 4 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if necessary. 5 To ...
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... are accustomed to extend battery life. On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Your programs may run slower than you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook ...and you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. •...
... are accustomed to extend battery life. On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Your programs may run slower than you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook ...and you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. •...
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... keyword power plan in order to under the other two power plans. Use this plan if you want to use. - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to gain performance. Help For...
... keyword power plan in order to under the other two power plans. Use this plan if you want to use. - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to gain performance. Help For...
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... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. CHAPTER 5: ...dialog box opens. 74 Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click...
... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. CHAPTER 5: ...dialog box opens. 74 Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click...